1.2 The Composition of Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What are organic molecules?
A
Molecules associated with living organisms that always contain carbon and hydrogen.
2
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
Sugars
3
Q
What are lipids?
A
Fats
4
Q
What are nucleic acids?
A
DNA and RNA
5
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A small molecule that acts as a building block for polymer.
6
Q
What is a polymer?
A
A large molecule consisting of many identical or similar subunits (monomers) joined together
