Carbohydrate
What elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
Hoy many types of lipids are there?
4
Nucleic acids are the monomers of...
DNA and RNA
What is the name of the monomer for proteins?
Aminoacids
What is my last name?
Rocha
What is the bond between 2 monosaccharides?
Glycosidic linkage
Main function of DNA
Store genetic information.
List 2 functions of proteins.
Structure, muscles, transportation, immunity, chemical reactions, digestion, hormones
Which is bigger? DNA or RNA?
DNA
What are carbohydrates used for by the body?
Short term energy
List 3 uses of lipids.
Long term energy storage, insulation, protective coating, absorbing vitamins
Main function of RNA
Name of the bond between aminoacids
peptide bond
Water
What is the simplest type of carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
Mention 2 hormones that come from lipids
testosterone and cortisol
Location of the DNA
Nucleus
How many aminoacids are there?
20
What does saccharide mean?
Sugar
Name 6 sugars.
Glucose, cellulose, glycogen, lactose, starch, maltose
Which fatty acids has only single bonds?
saturated fatty acids
DNA stands for..
deoxyribonucleic acid
What do enzymes do?
speed up chemical reactions
What is glycogen?
Polysaccharide for storing sugar in animals