Biomolecules Flashcards
(45 cards)
Carbohydrate monomer
Monosaccharide
Carbohydrate polymer
Polysaccharide
Protein monomer
Amino acids
Protein polymer
Polypeptide
Lipids monomer
Fatty acid and glycerol
Lipid polymer
Lipid
Wax
Triglyceride
Nucleic acid monomer
Nucleotide
Nucleic acids polymer
Nucleic acid
Lipid function
Long term energy Cell membrane Insulation Hormones Steroids
Lipid made of
CHO
Examples of lipids
Fats
Oils
Waxes
Lipids other
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Insoluble in water
Phospholipids make up cell membranes
E shape
Proteins made of
CHON
Proteins made in
Animals
Protein examples
Enzymes
Hemoglobin
Collagen
Proteins function
Enzymes
Cell structure and support
Antibodies
Muscle cells
Proteins other
Lactase
Ribosome
Amylase
Squiggly shapes
Nucleic acids function
Genetic information
Making proteins
Nucleic acids made of
CHONP
Nucleic acids made in
Nucleus
Nucleic acids examples
DNA
RNA
Nucleic acids other
Consists of five carbon sugar phosphate group and nitrogen base
NITROGEN BASES:adenine guanine thymine and cytosine
Carbohydrates function
Short term energy
Cell walls
Carbohydrates made of
1:2:1
CHO