Carbon
Carbs
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
100
Is carbon found in ALL living things?
Yes.
100
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
provides quick energy
100
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino Acids
100
Do lipids include fats and oils?
Yes.
100
What is the main job of nucleic acids?
To store genetic information.
200
Carbon helps to make large molecules called ________________.
macromolecules
200
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Sugar, starch, bread, pasta, fruit, etc.
200
Name one food that contains protein.
Chicken, eggs, fish, beans, meat, milk, etc.
200
What is the job of a lipid?
Store energy for a long time.
200
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
DNA & RNA
300
How many bonds can one carbon atom usually form?
4
300
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates called?
Monosaccharides
300
Does your body need protein?
Yes.
300
Name one food that contains lipids.
Butter, avocado, nuts, cheese, oils, etc.
300
Which nucleic acid is usually single-stranded?
RNA
400
Is carbon found in carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?
Yes
400
What is this an image of?
Glucose
400
Do all proteins have the same exact shape?
NO
400
Lipids are made from fatty acids and ___________________.
Glycerol.
400
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids called?
Nucleotides
500
Which four macromolecules contain carbon?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
500
What is the name of the simple sugar that cells commonly use for energy?
Glucose
500
Why does your body need protein?
To build and repair tissues and perform important functions.
500
What is this a photo of?
Phospholipid.
500
What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
Double helix