Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus.
100
organic molecules are made up of which elements?
Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen
200
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
Provides energy.
200
what is the main function of a lipid?
energy storage
200
What is the main function of a protein?
Building cellular structures, growth, & repair
200
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid molecule?
Nucleotide.
200
Monomers link to form polymers through what chemical reaction?
*Double points for explaining why the reaction is called by this name.*
condensation reaction
*called this because a water molecule is removed during the reaction*
300
What is the monomer of carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide.
300
what are the monomers of a lipid?
Glycerol and fatty acids.
300
What is the building block of a protein?
Amino Acids
300
What's the function of a nucleic acid molecule?
Storing information for cellular activity.
300
What is the difference between organic molecules, since they are all made up primarily of Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen?
The arrangement & structure of the atoms, as well as their functions.
400
What is a disaccharide?
Two carbohydrate molecules fused.
400
What are examples of lipids?
oils, fats, waxes, steroids
400
What is the function of an enzyme?
To speed up chemical reactions in the body (done by lowering the energy required)
400
What are examples of Nucleic acids?
RNA, DNA
400
Why is Carbon such a useful atom for building biomolecules?
(5 reasons - name 3 *double points for all 5*)
- highly abundant
- forms up to 4 bonds
- bonds easily with itself & other atoms
- makes different shapes of molecules
- makes bonds with different strengths (single, double, triple)