Biomolecules
What are the four main types of biomolecules?
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
What is an example of a protein?
Meat, Fish, Chicken, Nuts
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Bread, Rice, Apple, Potato
What is an example of a lipid?
Butter, Oil, Avocado
What is an example of a nucleic acid?
DNA, RNA
What is a small molecular unit that is the building block of a larger molecule?
Monomer
What is the monomer of a protein?
Amino Acid Fatty Acid Monosaccharide Nucleotide
Amino Acid
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Amino Acid Fatty Acid Monosaccharide Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
What is a monomer of a lipid?
Amino Acid Fatty Acid Monosaccharide Nucleotide
Fatty Acid
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
Amino Acid Fatty Acid Monosaccharide Nucleotide
Nucleotide
What is a larger molecule made of up several building blocks bonded together?
Polymer
What is a function of a protein?
Builds muscle, promotes enzyme activity, supports immune system
What is a function of a carbohydrate
Provides a quick source of energy,
What is a function of a lipid?
Energy storage, insulation, and cell membrane structure
What is a function of a nucleic acid?
It stores and transmits genetic information.
True or False? Each biomolecule is made of the same building blocks.
False
Why are antibodies (a type of protein) important to the body?
They are good for our immune system (i.e. helps us to not get sick)
What does "carb loading" mean?
Eating a lot of foods high in carbohydrates before an athletic competition.
What function of lipids are harp seals a good example of?
Insulation and body temperature regulation.
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
Phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous base.