Introduction to biomolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general structure of sugars?
A
(CH2O)n
2
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
sugars joined together
3
Q
What are steroids?
A
4 fused carbon rings with functional groups attached
4
Q
What are the features of fatty acids?
A
- saturated or unsaturated
- hydrophilic or hydrophobic
5
Q
What is the structure of amino acids?
A
made up of a central carbon atom with a hydrogen group, carboxyl group, amino group and R-group
6
Q
What is the structure of nucleotides?
A
nitrogen ring linked to a five carbon sugar
7
Q
What is the function of nucleotides?
A
short term energy store store of electrons cofactors for enzymes signalling molecules building blocks for nucleic acids
