Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Miscellaneous
100
What are the polymers for lipids?
Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Waxes, steroids
100
What is the polymer for carbohydrates?
Polysaccharides
100
What is the polymer for proteins?
Polypeptides
100
What is the polymer for nucleic acids?
DNA & RNA
100
What are the nucleic acids polymers made of?
Nucleotides (monomers)
200
What is the monomer for lipids?
Fatty acids and glycerol
200
What is the monomer for carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
200
What is the monomer for protein?
Amino Acids
200
What is the monomer for nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
200
What are the 4 biomolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
300
What is the function of lipids?
Energy storage (long term )
300
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Energy (quick)
300
What is the function of proteins?
Structural support in bones & muscles
300
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Genetic storage (DNA)
300
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
400
What is the compostion of lipids?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen atoms. In some cases contains Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Sulfur and other elements.
400
What are carbohydrates made of?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
400
What is another name for proteins?
Enzymes
400
Where are nucleic acids found?
Nucleus
400
What part of the phospholipid bilayer is hydrophilic?
The heads
500
What are the features of lipids?
Not attracted to water, and higher calories per gram.
500
What are monosaccharides made of?
Glycogen, cellulose, starch.
500
True or False: Proteins have different shapes and functions.
True
500
Nucleic acid monomers are composed of...?
Sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.
500
True or False: Disaccharides have three sugars.
False, they have two.