Elements of Life
These six elements make up most living things.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur (CHONPS)
Give 3 examples of a Carbohydrate.
bread, pasta, fruits, vegetables, glucose, rice (etc)
The three elements found in all lipids.
CHO
Give 3 examples of proteins
steak, chicken, beans, tofu, eggs
The two types of nucleic acids.
DNA and RNA
The “C” in CHONPS stands for this element, found in all organic molecules.
Carbon
What is the main function of carbohydrates in living things?
Short term energy
Give 3 examples of lipids
fats, oils, waxes
The main function of proteins in the body.
to carry out all bodily functions, structure, and speed up cellular reactions
The elements found in nucleic acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus
The “N” in CHONPS stands for this element, found in proteins and nucleic acids.
Nitrogen
What are the three elements in the 1:2:1 ratio that make up carbohydrates.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is the main function of lipids in the body.
Long term energy and insulation
The monomer, or building block, of proteins.
Amino Acids
What is the function of nucleic acids in living things?
Store genetic information
The “P” in CHONPS is part of this macromolecule that stores genetic information.
Phosphorus
What is the monomer, or building block, of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharide
What are the two main parts (monomers) of most lipids.
glycerol and fatty acids
What 4 elements are found in all proteins?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
The monomer of nucleic acids.
Nucleotides
The “S” in CHONPS is found in some proteins that contain this strong-smelling element.
Sulfur
This suffix indicates that the macromolecule is a sugar.
-OSE
What happens when we use up all the carbohydrates in our bodies? (ex. running a marathon)
We start to burn fat for energy.
What is the protein that is used to speed up cellular reactions in the body. (Hint: usually ends in the letters -ASE)
Enzyme
Who do we get our nucleic acids from?