Unit 3 Biomolecules Flashcards

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1
Q

C =
H =
O =
N =
P =

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Phosphorus

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2
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Monomer of:
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Protein
- Nucleic acid

A
  • Monosaccharides
  • Glycerol
  • Amino acid
  • Nucleotide
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3
Q

Functions of :
Carbohydrates

A

Fast Source of Energy
Structure (e.g. cell cells)

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4
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Functions of Lipids?

A
  • LONG TERM energy
  • part of CELL MEMBRANE
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5
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Functions of Proteins

A
  • MUSCLE building
  • can act as ENZYMES
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6
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Functions of Nucleic acid

A
  • can CODE for triads
  • DIRECTS cell activities
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7
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Compounds of:
- Carbs
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic Acid

A
  • CHO
  • CHO
  • CHON
  • CHONP
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