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