Unit 1: Major Macromolecules Flashcards
(20 cards)
nucleic acids monomer
nucleotide
nucleic acids function
transmits genetic info
protein function
catalyst, structure, fight infections
protein structure
chain -> folded chain (appears) -> actually folded chain -> knotted amino acids
Carbohydrate monomer
simple sugars
Carbohydrate structure
hexagon
nucleic acids structure
chains of nucleotides
Carbohydrate elements
C,O,H
lipid elements
C, H, O
lipid example
butter, oil
nucleic acids elements
N, C, H, O, P
lipid function
waterproofing, cell membrane, stores enegry
lipid monomer
fatty acids
protein monomer
amino acids (20 types)
protein elements
C, H, O, N, S
lipid structure
E
Carbohydrate functions
store energy (humans), structure
protein example
meat
Carbohydrate examples
bread, candy
nucleic acids exemples
DNA, RNA