Carbohydrates
What elements are found in Carbohydrates?
CHO
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
What elements are found in Lipids?
CHO
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
What elements are found in Proteins?
CHON
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
What elements are found in Nucleic Acids?
CHONP
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus
What are some examples of Carbohydrates?
Examples include:
1. Pasta
2. Bread
What are some examples of Lipids?
Examples include:
1. Fats
2. Oils
3. Butter
4. Cholesterol
What are some examples of Proteins?
1. Meats
2. Nuts
3. Dairy
4. Seeds
What are some examples of Nucleic Acids?
Examples include:
1. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
2. RNA (Ribonucleic acid)
What is the monomer for Carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
What is the monomer for Lipids?
Glycerol heads and fatty acid tails
What is the monomer for Proteins?
Amino Acids
What is the monomer for Nucleic Acids?
Nucleotides
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
Functions of Carbohydrates include:
1. Supply a fast source of energy
2. They provide structure support
What is the function of Lipids?
Functions of Lipids include:
1. They make p the cell's membrane - insulates
2. They are a source of long term energy for storage
What is the function of Proteins?
Functions of Protein include:
1. Proteins build muscle
2. They boost the immune system
3. Acts as an enzyme
What is the function of Nucleic Acids?
Functions of Nucleic Acids include:
1. They code for your traits.
2. Contain genetic information