Biomacromolecules Flashcards
(8 cards)
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What are the four Biomacromolecules
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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids
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Monomer
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small repeating molecule linked together to form a larger molecule. (known as a polymer)
3
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Biomacromolecules
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any large organic, complex molecules found in living things
4
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How are proteins nucleic acids and complex carbohydrates built up
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By linking monomers
5
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Carbhohydrate
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- smallest unit or monomer: Monosaccharides
-major functions: Energy for metabolism, building blocks for larger molecules
-Food Sources: Pasta, Rice, Potatoes
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Lipids
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- smallest unit or monomer: Glycerol, fatty acids
-major functions: storage of energy, cell membrane structure
-Food Sources: Avocado, olive oil
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proteins
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- smallest unit or monomer: amino acids
-major functions: used as coenzymes, internal defence
-Food Sources: meat, egg
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Nucleic acids
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- smallest unit or monomer: Nucleotides
-major functions: store and transmit genetic information
-Food Sources: Beef Spinach
