atoms
carbon and carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic acids
lipids
100

what is an atom? 

The smallest part of a substance that cannot be broken down chemically.

100

what is considered the foundation element for molecules in living things? 

carbon 

100

What is protein?

large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.

100

what is an nucleic acid? 

They carry the genetic blueprint of a cell and carry instructions to the functioning of the cell  

100

Another names/example for lipids is?

Fats,oils, phospholipids, and steroids.

200

what are the three parts of an atom?

Protons, neutrons, electrons 

200

what are some natural examples of carbohydrates? 

grains, fruits, vegetables

200

Are all proteins the same? true or false

false

200

two main type of nucleic acids?

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)

200

what is one major purpose for lipids. 

store up energy 

300

What do atoms produce when they combine together? 

molecules

300

what do carbohydrates do for the body? 

They provide energy to the body

300

what is an enzyme? 

are produced by living cells, are catalysts in biochemical reactions (like digestion) and are usually proteins

300

what is the purpose of RNA?

helps in protein synthesis

300

saturated fat examples? 

butter, lard, fatty meat, and cheese.

400

How do you tell the mass of an atom?

protons+neutrons 

400

what are the three sub-types of carbohydrates? 

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

400

what are some purposes of proteins?

structural, regulatory, contractile, or protective; they may serve in transport, storage, or membranes; or they may be toxins or enzymes.

400

what is the purpose of DNA

contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce

400

unsaturated fat examples? 

peanut butter, olives, fatty fish, and avocados.  

500

How can you tell what element you are dealing with?

number of protons in an atom

500
How are disaccharides formed? 

They form when two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration reaction.

500

what are proteins of polymers of?  

amino acids

500

what is a nucleotide made up of? 

a nitrogenous base, a pentose (five-carbon) sugar, and a phosphate group

500

what are triglyceride molecules? 

glycerol and 3 fatty acids combined.