BIO KEYSTONES

Question 1

What do carbohydrates do? (Their function)

Answer 1

Energy storage & structural support (only in plant cell walls)

Question 2

Are carbohydrates water soluble?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What are examples of carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Sugars, starches (glycogen & cellulose)

Question 4

What’s the monomer (building block) for lipids?

Answer 4

Glycerol, fatty acids

Question 5

Function in cell for lipids?

Answer 5

Energy storage, insulation, protective covering, lubrication

Question 6

Are lipids water soluble?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Examples of lipids?

Answer 7

Fats, oils, waxes

Question 8

Building block (monomer) for proteins?

Answer 8

Amino acids

Question 9

Monomer for Carbs?

Answer 9

Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, ribose)

Question 10

Proteins function in cells

Answer 10

Muscle contraction, oxygen transport, immune responses, chemical reactions

Question 11

Are proteins water soluble?

Answer 11

Many

Question 12

Building block (monomer) for nucleus acids

Answer 12

Nucleotides (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, uracil)

Question 13

Nucleic acids function in cell

Answer 13

Information storage

Question 14

Are nucleic acids water soluble?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Examples of nucleic acids

Answer 15

DNA & RNA