3.2 Study Guide Flashcards
What is the monomer of Proteins called?
Amino Acids
What is the monomer of Lipids called?
Fatty Acids
What is the monomer of Carbohydrates called?
Monosaccharide
What is the monomer of Nucleic Acids called?
Nucleotides
What is the polymer of Proteins called?
Polypeptides
What is the polymer of Carbohydrates called?
Polysaccharides
What is the polymer of Lipids called?
Triglycerides
What is the polymer of Nucleic Acids called?
DNA & RNA
What is the function of Proteins?
Repairs and Builds body tissue
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
Provide Energy for the body
What is the function of Lipids?
Help to store energy
What is the function of Nucleic Acids?
Carry genetic material/information in the body.
Which elements are found in the Protein Group?
CHON
Which elements are found in the Lipids Group?
CHO
Which elements are found in the Carbohydrates Group?
CHO