Biomolecules
What elements are found in carbohydrates?
C, H, O
Are lipids polar (hydrophilic) or nonpolar (hydrophobic)?
nonpolar (hydrophobic)
What elements are found in nucleic acids?
C,H,O,N,P
Structural, enzymes, transport, immune system
What element is found in all organic molecules?
carbon
Name a monomer of a carbohydrate.
Monosaccharide, simple sugar, glucose
What is the primary function of lipids?
Long-term energy storage
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
a nucleotide
What are the monomers of proteins?
amino acids
The monomers of carbohydrates end in what 3 letters?
-ose
Other than for energy storage, name 2 other uses of lipids in animals.
Water repellent (waxy layer), insulation, cell membrane
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Carry genetic information
What elements are found in proteins?
C,H,O,N,S
What type of reaction builds up macromolecules and releases water?
Dehydration synthesis
What kind of carbohydrates function in energy storage?
Polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose)
What makes up a triglyceride?
Fatty acids and glycerol
What are the 4 bases found in DNA?
A, T, C, G
Some proteins speed up chemical reactions. What are they called?
enzymes
What type of reaction breaks down macromolecules using water?
Hydrolysis
What are the polymers of carbohydrates?
polysaccharides
What lipid is found in the cell membrane?
Phospholipid
What are the three parts of a nucleotide (monomer of DNA/RNA)?
****Daily Double****
Phosphate, Sugar, and a Base
How many levels of protein structure are there?
4 - Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary