1. Chapter 3 Biochemistry Section 3-1 Carbon Compounds Be Able To Define organic compound and name three elements often found in organic compounds. Explain why carbon forms so many different compounds. Define functional group and explain its significance. Compare a condensation reaction with hydrolysis. Key Terms Key Terms: organic compound, functional group, alcohol, monomers, polymer, macromolecules, condensation reaction, hydrolysis, ATP.

2. Carbon Bonding Organic compoundsOrganic compounds contain carbon atoms covalently bonded to other carbon atoms and other elements such as H, O, and N. Carbon’s bonding properties result in an enormous variety of organic compounds. How many electrons are shared in a double or triple bond.

3. Functional Groups Functional groupsFunctional groups are clusters of atoms the influence the properties of the molecules they compose. hydroxyl groupOH is a hydroxyl group that is found in alcohols. carboxyl groupCOOH is a carboxyl group found in various organic acids like acetic acid.