1.1 ) Introduction to Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are Proteins used for?
A
- Transport
- Structure
2
Q
What are Carbohydrates used for?
A
- To store and supply energy
- Can be structural
3
Q
What is Water used for?
A
- Formation of molecules
- Metabolic Reactions
4
Q
What are Lipids used for?
A
- Protection
- Part of cell membranes
- Small energy supply
5
Q
What is a Monomer?
A
Monomers are smaller units from which larger molecules are made
6
Q
What is a Polymer?
A
A polymer is a molecule made up of many monomers
7
Q
What monomers do Carbohydrates form?
A
Monosaccharides
8
Q
What monomers do Proteins form?
A
Amino Acids
9
Q
What monomers do Nucleic Acids form?
A
Nucelotides
10
Q
What type of bond do Carbohydrates form?
A
Glycosidic Bonds
11
Q
What type of bond do Proteins form?
A
Peptide Bonds
12
Q
What type of bond do Nucelic Acids form?
A
Phosphodiester Bonds
13
Q
What polymer is made from Carbohydrates?
A
Polymonosaccharides
14
Q
What polymer is made from Proteins?
A
Polypeptide
15
Q
What polymer is made for Nucelic Acids?
A
Polynucleotides
