Carbohydrates
What are the two functions of a carb.?
To provide quick energy and structure for plant cell walls.
What are the functions of a lipid?
What are the functions of a protein?
To provide structure, transport, build up, break down, and enzymes.
What are the functions of a nucleic acid?
To store genetic information and protein synthesis.
What elements are in a carb.?
(CHONP)
CHO
What elements are in a lipid?
(CHONP)
CHO
What elements are in a protein?
(CHONP)
CHON
What elements are in nucleic acids?
(CHONP)
CHONP
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Cellulose, glucose, starch, and glycogen.
What is an example of a lipid?
Fats, oils, and steroids.
What is an example of a protein?
Insulin, enzymes, hemoglobin, etc.
What is are the examples of a nucleic acid?
RNA and DNA
What is the monomer of a carb.?
Monosaccharides.
What are the monomers of a lipid?
Glycerol and fatty acids.
What is the monomer of a protein?
Amino Acids
What is a monomer of a nucleic acid?
Nucleotides: phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous base.
What is a disaccharide?
A monosaccharide but two of them connected.
Is a phospholipid hydrophobic?
Yes
Does a protein look like a bunch of squiggle lines?
Yes