6.2 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrate monomer
A
Monosaccharides
2
Q
Carbohydrate polymer
A
Polysaccharides
3
Q
Carbohydrate functions
A
Main energy source
Glucose storage
Structural support/cell walls
4
Q
Lipid monomer
A
Fatty acids
5
Q
Lipid polymer
A
Triglycerides & phospholipids
6
Q
Lipid functions
A
Long term energy storage
Makes membranes
7
Q
Protein monomer
A
Amino acids
8
Q
Protein polymer
A
Polypeptides
9
Q
Protein functions
A
Receive signals
Perform chemical reactions
Detect foreign antigens
Make strong strand for attachment
10
Q
Nucleic acid monomer
A
Nucleotides
11
Q
Nucleic acid polymer
A
DNA & RNA
12
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Nucleic acid functions
A
Holds info for/ controls process of making proteins