Inorganic/Organic
What is the most abundant inorganic compound?
Water
What does carbs contain
C, H, O
Used for long term storage of ______
Energy
The most ______ organic compound
Common
What are the 2 main types of Nucleic acid
DNA, RNA
What does Minerals contain?
Calcium and iron
Characterized by _______
Size
What do Lipids contain?
C, H, and O
What are proteins made of?
C, H, N, S, and O
What is nucleic acid made of?
Nitrogen base, Phosphate group, and Sugar molecule
Biosynthesis is the building of _______ by living organisms
Macromolecules
Major source of ________
Energy
Made of __ fatty acid molecules
3
How many amino acids are in proteins?
What is the role of nucleic acids?
They store genetic information
What are the 4 types of macromolecules?
1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic Acids
What are the 3 types of carbohydrates
1. Monosaccharides 2. Disacarides 3. Polysaccharides
What are some examples of Lipids?
Saturated fats, unsaturated fats, steroids, waxes
What are proteins used for?
To build and repair cells
Nucleic Acid is responsible for the synthesis of ______ in our body.
Protein
Organic compounds are produced in ______ organisms
Living
Ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is _______
2:1
Ratio of H:O is much ______ than 2:1
Greater
What are some examples of proteins?
Enzymes, antibodies, hormones
Where are nucleic acids found in the body?
The nucleus