Carbs
What is the monomer and polymer of carbs?
monosaccharides and polysaccharides
What is the monomer and polymer of proteins?
amino acids and polypeptides
Are lipids more hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
hydrophobic!
What is the monomer and polymer of nucleic acids?
nucleotides and DNA/RNA
What elements make life organic?
carbon and hydrogen
What is one job of carbs?
short term energy storage, form plant cell walls and animal exoskeletons
Where are proteins made?
in the ribosomes
What is the monomer of lipids..?
There is no monomer for lipids
Why is having DNA important for the cell?
instructions for life, instructions to make proteins (transcription and translation)
What are the two types of bonds?
hydrogen bonds and covalent bonds
Which would be easier to digest/ break down: a long, branching chain of polysaccharides, or a straight line of fibrous polysaccharides?
the long branching chain, the structure of the polysaccharide makes it easier to break down and digest
What are two jobs of proteins?
act as channels, make up hair and fingernails, storage proteins, ENZYMES
What is the job of lipids?
long term storage
Are nucleic acids used for energy within the body?
no, only carbs, proteins, and lipids
What are the two processes that make and break bonds? Think H2O
dehydration synthesis and hydrolisis