Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteins used for?
A
Used to make enzymes, hormones and structural components such as muscle
2
Q
What are carbohydrates used for?
A
Source of energy. Also structural uses.
3
Q
What are enzymes?
A
- made up of proteins
- biological catalysts
4
Q
What are carbohydrates?
A
Carbon and wate
5
Q
What is water used for?
A
Components of tissues, medium for chemiscal reactions, transport medium
6
Q
What is water made up of?
A
- Contains H ions and O ions only
7
Q
What are fats used for?
A
Energy source and storage, insulation and buoyancy and protection.
8
Q
What are monomers?
A
Monomers are small molecules - When two join together it’s called a dimer - When three or more are added it’s called a polymer
9
Q
What are lipids made up of?
A
- Glycerol
- Fatty Acids
10
Q
What is protein made up of?
A
Amino acids
11
Q
Functions of nucleic acids
A
Made up of nucleotides
Form RNA and DNA
