carbohydrates
What is the polymer of carbohydrates?
Polysaccharide
What elements make up lipids?
C, H, O
What elements make up proteins?
C, H, O, N,
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotide
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Quick energy
What are the monomers of most lipids?
Glycerol + fatty acids
What is the monomer of proteins?
Amino acids
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What is the polymer of carbohydrates?
Polysaccharide
What is the polymer of lipids?
Triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids)
What is the polymer of proteins?
Polypeptides/proteins
What is the function of DNA?
Stores genetic info
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Quick energy
What is the main function of lipids?
Long-term energy, insulation, membranes
What bond links amino acids?
Peptide bond
What is the function of RNA?
Helps make proteins
Which polysaccharide stores energy in animals?
Glycogen
What type of lipid makes up the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
What is an enzyme?
A protein that speeds up reactions by lowering activation energy
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide
Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base