6.2 Flashcards
What are the monomer names?
Amino acid, nucleotide, monosaccharide, fatty acid
What are the polymers names?
Protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, lipid
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
To provide short term energy.
What is the main function of lipids?
To provide long term energy storage.
What polymer makes up the cell membranes?
Lipids
What polymer makes up the cell wall?
Carbohydrates
What is a function of proteins?
Include enzymes that break down food.
What elements are found in amino acids?
C, H, O, N, (S)
What elements are found in nucleotides?
C, H, O, N, P
What elements are found in monosaccharides?
C, H, O (More O)
What elements are found in fatty acids?
C, H, O (Less O)
What functional groups are found in amino acids?
Amino, Carboxyl
What functional groups are found in nucleotides?
Phosphate, Hydroxyl, Amino
What functional groups are found in monosaccharides?
Hydroxyl
What functional groups are found in fatty acids?
Carboxyl