Bio Flashcards
Macromolecules
What are discaccharides
Two monosaccharides bonded together
Ex. lactase and sucrose
What are monosaccharides
One simple sugar
Ex.glucose, fructose
Polysccharides
are polymers of monosaccharides
They are used to pack up carbohydrates
Saturated Fats
Triglycerides are single bonded
Lipids
Are all hydrophobic
Functional groups
Sets of atoms that are bonded to the carbon skeleton
The molecules of life
Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, lipids, proteins
Steps of DNA Transcription
- DNA is synthesized into mRNA
2.the mRNA moves through the nucleus and cytoplasm into the mitochondria. - The mitochondria synthesizes the mRNA into protein
Polypeptides
Amino acids that are linked together.
Are used to communicate with cells.
Caused by water los in chemical reactions.
Protein Roles
Structure, enzymes, movement, defence, transportation
Nucleotide
Is a nucleoside and a phosphate group bonded together
Nucleoside
Is a nitrogen base and sugar bonded
ATP (Adenine Triphosphate)
Is performed in the mitochondria.
Is a source of energy
ADP (Adenine Diphosphate)
Is combined with a phosphate group to make ATP
Electron Shuttles
NADH+ and FADH2
Organic molecules that can be oxidized and reduced.
Conferring the capacity to serve as electron carriers among multiple redox reactions.