Biology Macromolecules Study Guide Flashcards by Stephanie Oppong | Brainscape

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

A

monosaccharide

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What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?

A

polysaccharide

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What is the functions of carbohydrates?

A

short term energy storage

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How many calories are in a carbohydrates

A

4 calories

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What is carbohydrates rank of usage?

A

1st

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What is the monomer of a protein?

A

amino acid

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What is a polymer of a protein?

A

protein

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What is the function of a protein?

A

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions

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What are monomers of lipids?

A

Fatty acids

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What are polymers of lipids?

A

Wax or steroids

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What are functions of a lipid?

A

Long term energy storage

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How many calories are in lipids?

A

9 calories

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What is the rank of usage for lipids?

A

2nd

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What are monomers of nucleic acids?

A

Nucleotides

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What are polymers of nucleic acids?

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DNA

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What is a polymer of a protein?

A

Protein

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How many calories are in proteins?

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4 calories

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What is the rank of usage for proteins?

A

3rd

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

A

Store and transmit genetic information

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How many calories are in nucleic acids?

A

0 calories

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What is the rank of usage for nucleic acids?

A

Never