I. Biological Macromolecules Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What are the four biological macromolecules?
A
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
2
Q
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
A
Simple sugars (monosaccharides)
3
Q
What is the monomer of lipids?
A
Fatty acids (and glycerol)
4
Q
What is the monomer of proteins?
A
Amino acids
5
Q
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
A
Nucleotides
6
Q
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
A
Quick energy and structure (like cellulose)
7
Q
What are the functions of lipids?
A
Long-term energy, insulation, membranes
8
Q
What are the functions of proteins?
A
Enzymes, structure, transport, regulation
9
Q
What are the functions of nucleic acids?
A
Store and transfer genetic information
10
Q
Why is carbon important in biological molecules?
A
It forms 4 stable bonds → complex structures like chains/rings
