anatomy chart Flashcards

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Lipids

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Long hydrocarbon chains; nonpolar parts
Energy storage (long term); insulation; protection
Fats, oils, waxes

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Carbs
Structure
Function
Example

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Varies; often long chains; 1:2:1 ratio 
Energy storage (shorter term)
Sugars, starch, glucose, cellulose
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Proteins

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Chain of amino acids
Varied-do lots; speed up reactions, transport, provide structure
Enzymes, pigments

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Nucleic acids

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Chain of nucleotides; 4 diff types of nucleotides
Heredity; code for amino acid sequence (genetic info)
DNA, RNA

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