RNA
how many strands are in RNA
1
how many strands are in DNA
2
what do lipids do
stores long term energy
Are nucleic acids found in all food
yeah
dehydration synthesis is what
A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.
Adenine links with what
Thymine
Guanine links with what
cytosine
Why aren't lipids considered polymers?
Not composed of a single repeating unit
what is the function of nucleic acids
store and transmit genetic information
hydrolysis is what
Breaking down complex molecules by the chemical addition of water
How much sugar molecules are in RNA
5
How much sugar molecules are in DNA
5
difference between saturated and unsaturated fat
saturated fats are bent with hydrogen
Are nucleic acids polymers?
yeah, nucleic acids are polymers
part of proteins monomer that changes
the R chain
how many nitrogen bases are in RNA
how many nitrogen bases are in DNA
4
Are lipids polymers?
No, they are macromolecules
Nucleotides monomer are composed of what
phosphate group, sugar, and nitrogenous base
atom that forms macromolecules and why its important
carbon, and can make 4 bonds
what dose RNA do
transmits genetic info
form the "rungs" of DNA and RNA
nitrogeness bases
Why are lipids hydrophobic?
they consist mostly of hydrocarbons, which form nonpolar covalent bonds
what is dehydration synthesis
A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.
What are the strands of DNA and RNA held together by?
phosphate and sugar