Bio molecules Chart Flashcards
Nucleic Acids composition
C H O N P
Carb composition
C
H
O
Protein composition
C H O N (S)
Lipid composition
C
H
O
Carb monomer
Sugar (monosaccharide)
Nuclei acid monomer
Nucleotide
Protein monomer
Amino acid
Lipid monomer
Triglyceride
Carb function
Main source of energy esp. Short term
Nucleic acid function
Used for genetic material which codes for traits
Protein function
Used for antibodies, muscle movement, enzymes, hormones, structure, transport, & to store amino acids
Lipid function
Used for long term energy storage
Carb other
Mono: simple
Di: 2
Poly: many
Nucleic acid other
DNA: ACGT
RNA: ACGU
Protein other
Bonded by peptide bonds
Lipid other
Saturated: only single c-c bonds
Unsaturated: at least 1 c-c double bond
Triglyceride: 3 fatty acids & glycerol