Proteins
The building blocks of proteins.
What are amino acids?
What are the two main components (monomers) that form lipids?
Glycerol and fatty acids
What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
What are the building blocks (monomers) of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides.
Name one function of proteins in the body.
Acting as enzymes, hormones, providing structural support, form antibodies, blood component
Name one function of lipids in the body.
Long-term energy storage, cell membrane component, shock absorption or insulation.
What is the term for two bonded monosaccharides?
Disaccharide
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What is the protein component of blood?
Hemoglobin
What are the different kinds of lipids?
Phospholipids, fats, oils or cholesterol
Name two sources of carbohydrates.
Fruits, grains, vegetables, and animal livers.
What is the primary function of nucleic acids?
Carrying genetic information.
How many different amino acids are used to build proteins?
20
What is the primary characteristic of lipids in relation to water?
They do not mix.
What are the 3 categories of carbohydrates?
Simple, complex, and starch.
What is the sugar that is found in RNA?
Ribose.
What is the role of proteins in cell signaling?
Hormones like insulin and growth hormones.
Name a type of lipid that acts as a chemical messenger.
Hormones
Where is glycogen found in animals?
Their liver.
What is the structural difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA is a double helix and RNA is single stranded.