Carbohydrate
What elements make up carbohydrates?
carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
What elements make up lipids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What elements make up proteins
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
What functional group characterises alcohol?
-OH
What is the definition of organic?
something that contains carbon
Carboxylic acids with more than 4 carbons are called
Fatty acids
List 2 functions of proteins.
builds muscles and immunity?
How many monosaccharides join to form a disaccharide?
2
What are carbohydrates used for by the body?
short term energy
List 2 uses of lipids.
serves as long-term storage, insulation, protective coating
What are proteins made of?
amino acids
What are the simplest organic substances?
Hydrocarbons
What is the simplest type of carbohydrate?
monosaccharide
Phospholipids and triglycerides are examples of
lipids
How many amino acids are there?
20
What does saccharide mean?
sugar
Name 2 types of sugars.
sucrose, glucose, cellulose, glycogen
Which fat has at least one double bond between carbons?
unsaturated fat
What do enzymes do?
speed up chemical reactions
List all 4 biomolecules
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids