Carbohydrate
What elements make up carbohydrates?
carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
What elements make up lipids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What are two main types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What elements make up proteins
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
What is my last name?
Barredo
What is the definition of organic?
It is something that contains carbon
Are lipids polar or non-polar?
Lipids are non-polar.
What do nucleic acids do?
They store genetic information.
What are proteins made of? Clue: AC
Amino acids
Which is bigger? DNA or RNA?
DNA
What are carbohydrates used for by the body?
Short term energy
What are the three main types of lipids?
Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Steroids
What elements make up nucleic acids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous
What do enzymes do?
speed up chemical reactions
How many amino acids are there?
20
What is the simplest type of carbohydrate?
monosaccharide
Is the lipid tail hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Hydrophobic
Which of the two types of nucleic acids is double helix in structure?
DNA
What does saccharide mean?
sugar
Name 2 types of sugars.
sucrose, glucose, cellulose, glycogen
What are the functions of lipids?
long term storage of energy source in animals and plants; act as protective layer against water loss in plants and animal skin and gives insulation.
What is the simplest form of nucleic acids?
nucleotides