6.2 Bio Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 macronutrients?
A
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic acid
2
Q
What is the monomer, polymer and function of carbohydrates
A
monosaccharides, polysaccharides, to store energy and make part of the cell wall
3
Q
What is the monomer, polymer and function of lipids
A
fatty acids, triglycerides and phospholipids, They are for long-term energy storage and insulate cells.
4
Q
What is the monomer, polymer and function of protein
A
amino acids, polypeptides, perform various functions like recognizing viruses and serve as enzymes.
5
Q
What is the monomer, polymer and function of Nucleic acids.
A
nucleotides, DNA and RNA, they code for the production of proteins.
