6.2 flashcards
What are monomers of proteins called?
amino acids
What are monomers of nucleic acids called?
nucleotides
What are monomers of carbohydrates called?
monosaccharides
What are monomers of lipids called?
fatty acids
What elements and functional groups are in proteins?
C, H, O, N, S; amino, carboxyl
What elements and functional groups are in nucleic acids?
C, H, O, N, P; phosphate, amino
What elements and functional groups are in carbohydrates?
C, H, O; hydroxyl
What are the polymers of proteins called?
polypeptides
What elements and functional groups are in lipids
C, H, O; carboxyl
What are the polymers of nucleic acids called?
nucleotides
What are the polymers of carbohydrates called?
polysaccharides
What are the polymers of lipids called?
triglycerides and phospholids
What are the functions of proteins?
catalyze chemical reactions, recognize and attack foreign cells and viruses
What is the function of nucleic acids?
carries genetic instruction by coding for proteins
What is the function of carbohydrates?
primary source of energy for cells, storage of simple sugars, provides structure for cell
