Macromelucules Flashcards
(21 cards)
Biomolecules
Organic molecule which combine to form living organisms
Carbohydrate/polysaccharide
The starches and sugars present in food. Made of Carbon hydrogen and oxygen (CHO)atoms in ratio of 1:2:1
Polysaccharide monomer(s)
Monosaccharides, glucose, fructose, galactose
Polysaccharide function
Fast source of energy
Polysaccharide composition
CHO (carbon hydrogen oxygen)
1:2:1 ratio
Polysaccharide examples
Starch (corn), cellulose, glycogen
Lipid/ fat
Lipid monomer
Glycerol and fatty acids
Lipid composition
CHO (less oxygen than carbon)
Lipid function
Source of long term energy
Lipid example(s)
Phospholipid, triglyceride, cholesterol
Protein/ polypeptide
Polypeptide monomers
Amino acid
Polypeptide composition
CHON (S)
Polypeptide function
Structure equals type of function ( increase the rate of reactions )
Polypeptide example (s)
Enzymes and antibodies
Nucleic acid
Nucleic acid monomers
Nucleotide
Nucleic acid composition
CHONP (phosphorus)
Nucleic acid function
Makes genetic material and carry energy
Nucleic acid example (s)
DNA, RNA, ATP