Carbohydrate
What elements make up carbohydrates?
carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
What elements make up lipids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What are nucleic acids?
macromolecules
What elements make up proteins
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
What are inorganic compounds?
chemical compounds that lack carbon-hydrogen bonds
What is the definition of organic?
something that contains carbon
Are lipids polar or non-polar?
non-polar.
What do nucleic acids do?
store information.
List 2 functions of proteins.
structure, muscles, transportation, immunity, chemical reactions
Which is bigger? DNA or RNA?
DNA
What are carbohydrates used for by the body?
short term energy
List all 3 uses of lipids.
long term storage, insulation, protective coating
What elements make up nucleic acids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous
What are proteins made of?
amino acids
How many amino acids are there?
20
What is the simplest type of carbohydrate?
a monosaccharide
Are proteins made of repeating pieces or different pieces?
different pieces
What are 2 examples of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What is lost in a condensation reaction?
water
What does saccharide mean?
sugar
Name 2 types of sugars.
sucrose, glucose, cellulose, glycogen
What are elements?
simplest form of substances
What is the simplest form of nucleic acids?
nucleotides
What do enzymes do?
speed up chemical reactions
List all 4 biomolecules
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids