Topic 1 - Biological molecules Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 main types of biological molecules found in all organism?

A

-Carbohydrates (Sugars)
-Lipids (Fats)
-Protiens
-Nucleic acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What do all Lipids contain?

A

Carbon , Hydrogen and Oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What do all carbohydrates contain ?

A

Carbon , Hydrogen and Oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are monomers?

A

Monomers are individual molecules that make up a polymer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are polymers?

A

Polymers are long chains that are composed of many individual monomers that have been bpnded together

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the monomers and polymers of carbohydrates called?

A

-Monomer : Monosaccharides

-Polymer: Polysaccharides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the monomers and polymers of Protiens?

A

-Monomer :Amino Acids

-Polymer:Polypeptides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the monomers and polymers of nucleic acids called?

A

-Monomer : Nucleotides

-Polymer : Polynucleotides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly