biological molecules Flashcards

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1
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what are carbohydrates composed of?

A

carbon
hydrogen
oxygen

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2
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what are 3 complex carbohydrates made from glucose (a simple carbohydrate)

A
  • starch
  • glycogen
  • cellulose
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3
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starch- function + sources

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function: energy and nutrient storage
source: chloroplasts and cytoplasm in plant cells

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glycogen - function + sources

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function: energy and nutrient storage
source: liver and muscles

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cellulose - function + sources

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function: structural support
sources: plant cell wall

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6
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fats and oils are composed of

A

carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
(made up of small molecules called fatty acids and glycerol)

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proteins are composed of

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carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
(made up of amino acids)

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8
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what are the 4 DNA bases?

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A T C G

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in DNA, A pairs with?

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T

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10
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in DNA, C pairs with?

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G

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