All the Mer's
What makes Monomers?
atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures
What four elements make up protiens?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
What three elements make up lipids?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
What three elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
What five elemnts make up Nucleic Acids?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phospheros?
What is a Dimer
What are the building blocks of protiens?
Amino Acids
What are the building blocks of Lipids?
Glycerol and Fatty acids
What are carbohydrates used for?
- an energy source
- structure
What are Nucleic Acids made of?
Nucleotides
What is a Polymer?
Composed of three or more molecules
How many differnt Amino Acids are there?
20
Lipids aren't __________ or _________
Monomers, Polymers
What is the first group of Carbohydrates?
The Monomer
What are Nucleic Acids used for in your body?
Storing genetic info and Transmitting genetic info
What do bodys use first to get quick energy?
Monomers
What are three examples of foods high in protiens?
Meats, Milk, and Eggs
What are Lipids commonly Known as?
Fats
How many differnt groups of Carbohydrates are there?
3
What are the two types of Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA
What do bodys use to break down polymers into monomers?
Enzymes
Name one thing protiens are used for?
Fighting diseases, messengers, Transportation, Structural Purposes, and Controlling and Regulating chemical reactions.
Saturated fats are ________ in shape
Straight
What are Monosaccharides used for?
Quick energy
Cytosine, Thymine, Guanine, and Adenine