3.2 and 3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monomer and polymer of carbohydrates?
A
Monomer: monosaccharides
Polymer: polysaccharides
2
Q
What is the monomer and polymer of proteins?
A
Monomer: Amino acids
Polymer: polypeptides
3
Q
Four levels of protein structure
A
primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure
4
Q
Protein denaturation
A
the secondary and tertiary structures get destroyed and only the primary structure is retained
5
Q
What do infrastructure proteins do?
A
Support and move cells
6
Q
Do fatty acids synthesize or hydrolyze?
A
Synthesize
7
Q
What is the function of lipids?
A
help with moving and storing energy, absorbing vitamins and making hormones
8
Q
What do hormones do?
A
carry molecular messages through blood
