Biological molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four major biomolecules
A
- carbohydrates
- Lipids
- proteins
- Nucleic acids
2
Q
Carbohydrates
A
- Bread, pasta are full of carbohydrates.
- carbohydrates are broken down into glucose before they enter your blood stream.
3
Q
Lipids
A
- Butter, oil are examples of lipids
- for energy storage
- protection
- insulation
- cell division
4
Q
Proteins
A
- meat, lentils
- They make up your hair, nails, bones, and muscles.
- Protein gives tissues and organs their shape and also helps them work the way they should.
5
Q
Nucleic Acids
A
- include DNA and RNA
- you can find them in a lot of food because once you eat something that once lived, you also consume their DNA
