3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
fats/lipids monomers
A
broken into monomers called glycerol and fatty acid
2
Q
fats/lipids polymers
A
rebuilt into polymers called triglyceride
3
Q
fats/lipids function
A
energy storage, insulation, and protection of organs
4
Q
carbohydrates monomers
A
glucose and fructose
5
Q
carbohydrates polymers
A
polysaccharides
6
Q
carbohydrates function
A
providing energy and serving as structural components
7
Q
protein monomers
A
amino acids
8
Q
protein polymers
A
polypeptides
9
Q
protein function
A
acting as enzymes transporting molecules and providing structural support
10
Q
nucleic acid elements
A
C, H, N, O, P
11
Q
nucleic acid functional group
A
phosphate
12
Q
carbohydrate elements
A
C, H, O
13
Q
carbohydrate functional group
A
hydroxyl
14
Q
protein elements
A
C, H, N, O
15
Q
protein functional group
A
amino + carboxyl
