3.2 and 3.3 Biology Flashcards
Monomer group name for protein
amino acid
Monomer group name for carbohydrates
monosaccharides
Monomer group name for nucleic acid
nucleotides
Monomer group name for lipids
fatty acids
polymer group name for proteins
polypeptide
polymer group name for nucleic acids
DNA, RNA
polymer group name for lipids
triglycerides, phospholipids
polymer group name for carbohydrates
polysaccarides
What is carbohydrates function?
to provide energy short term
What is lipids function?
Long term energy
What is nucleic acids function?
they provide code for cell
What is proteins function?
messengers, give cell shape
Primary structure:
peptide bonds, make a chain
Secondary structure:
hydrogen bonds, form helix/ beta sheet
Tertiary structure:
Clustered groups of bonds