Biomolecules
How many major biomolecule groups are there?
4
What is the function of carbohydrates?
First source of energy
What is the main component of cellular membranes?
phospholipids
One thing proteins is good for our body is
What is muscle development, immune system, enzymes, fighting infection...
What 2 genetic coding information are found in nucleic acids (polymers)?
DNA and RNA
Monomers of biomolecules are
A single unit of a biomolecule (building block)
What is carbohydrate's monomer?
Monosaccharide
The polymers of lipids
What are Triglycerides
Proteins monomers are
What are amino acids
Monomers of nucleic acids are.
Nucleotides
The Large molecules found in food needed for all life.
hint: 4 groups
marcomolecule or biomolecules
On a sandwich, what part is an example of the carbohydrates?
bread
What is a function of a lipid?
Long term energy
insulation
make up the cell membrane
waterproofing
Why is it important for athletes and body builders to eat lots of protein?
builds and repairs muscles.
What is the polymer of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
The four major biomolecules are.
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
The body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into __________, which is used by the mitochodria to make energy.
glucose
What are the monomers of Lipids?
fatty acids
What is the polymer of a protein?
Protein or polypeptide
What is the function of Nucleic Acid?
Stores genetic information
What cellular organelle is made up of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, and controls what enters and leaves the cell?
cell membrane
What are some examples of carbohydrates?
Sugars, bread, fruits, veggies, and Starches
What are 2 examples of lipids?
What is oil, butter, wax, steroids
What protein speeds up chemical reactions in the body?
Enzymes
What organelle only found in Eukaryotes protects your DNA?
nucleus