Biological Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
what does carbohydrate contain?
A
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
2
Q
what does protein contain?
A
carbon
nitrogen
hydrogen
oxygen
3
Q
what does lipids contain?
A
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4
Q
what are proteins made of?
A
proteins are made from smaller units called amino acids joining end to end
5
Q
what are lipids made of?
A
they are built from fatty acids and glycerol. there are 3 fatty acids chains per glycerol
6
Q
what are carbohydrates made of?
A
large complex carbohydrates are made of small sugar molecules joined end to end
