Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What four key elements are all things primarily made from?
A
Carbon (C), Hydrogens (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N).
2
Q
Carbohydrates contain?
A
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
3
Q
Lipids contain?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
4
Q
Proteins contain?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur
5
Q
Nucleic acids contain?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus.
6
Q
What are polymers?
A
Long chain molecules made up from linking multiple individual molecules in a repeating pattern.
