Biology Flashcards
What are the 4 major groups of Macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
What is the structure for Carbohydrates?
Momoner: monosaccharide
Elements: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What are the uses for Carbohydrates?
Store and releases energy structure support
What are some examples for Carbohydrates?
Sugar, and starch
What is the structure for Proteins?
Monomer: amino acid
Elements: carbon, hydrogen,oxygen,nitrogen, and sulfur
What is the uses for Proteins?
Catalyst, and create muscle
What are the examples of Proteins?
Enzymes, and antibodies
What is the structure of Lipids?
Monomer: fatty acid
Elements: carbon,hydrogen, and oxygen
What are the uses of Lipids?
Energy storage, and cell membrane
what are the examples of Lipids?
Oils, and fats
What is the structure of Nucleic Acids?
Monomer: nucleotide
Elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous.
what are the uses of Nucleic Acids?
Carry genetic information.
What are the examples of Nucleic Acids?
DNA, and RNA.