the prefix "oct" means
eight
an amino acid is an example of a
monomer
Methane, Octane, and propane are examples of
Alkanes
The ending "ene" tells us that the bond between the carbon is a single, double or triple bond?
double bond
replacing one of the hydrogens with a different element is referred to as a
substituted hydrocarbon
compounds made up of only carbon and hydrogen are called
hydrocarbons
oils, waxes and cholesterols are
lipids
Hydrocarbons that has one benzene ring and gives off a scent are called
aromatic hydrocarbons
Groups or chains of monomers are called
polymers
the prefix "meth" means
one
skin, blood, hair are examples of
proteins
pent suffix means
five
Carbon has how many valence electrons
4
Organic compounds contain which element?
carbon
What type of molecule is glucose?
carbohydrates
If only a single bond exist between the carbons and the hydrogens they are called....
saturated hydrocarbons
two molecules with the same elements, but different structure are called
isomers
What did scientists refer to as the "vital force"?
organic compounds
Which arrangement is made by connecting two ends of a continuous chain
rings
What is the most basic form for organic molecules?
straight chain
Which arrangement provides more than one "path"?
branch chain
amino acids form which type of macronutrient
proteins
the prefix "prop" means
three
a simple molecule that can link with other monomers to form large molecules called polymers
monomer