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6.2 Biomolecules Flashcards

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What are the monomers and polymers of carbohydrates?

A

monosaccharides and polysaccharides

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What are the monomers and polymers of proteins?

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amino acids and polypeptides

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What are the monomers and polymers of lipids?

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fatty acids, triglycerides, and phospholipids

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What are the monomers of nucleic acid?

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nucleotides

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What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

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provides your body with energy

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What is the main function of a protein?

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allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions

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What is the main function of a lipid?

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controls what goes in and out of cells

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What is the main function of a nucleic acid?

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information storage and transfer molecules

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True or False?
Carbohydrates are made of the elements C, H, and O.

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True

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True or False?
DNA is an example of a lipid.

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False.
DNA is an example of a nucleic acid.

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