5.2 Molecules (again) Flashcards
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What are the monomers making up Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids
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Carbs: Monosacharides
Lipids: Fatty Acids
Proteins: Amino Acids
Nucleic Acids: Nucleotides
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What are the polymers that make up Carbs, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
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Carbs: Polysacharides
Proteins: Polypeptides
Lipids: Triglycerides
Nucleic Acids: Nucleic Acids
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What do these molecules do
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Carbs: Give Energy
Lipids: Make up the cell membrane
Proteins: Hold Cells in shape, manages cell processes, Sets of chemical reactions, attacks infections
Nuclic Acids: DNA and RNA
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