Biology Unit #1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 macromolecules?
A
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic Acids
- Carbohydrates
2
Q
Examples of Nucleic Acids:
A
- DNA
- RNA
3
Q
Examples of Carbohydrates:
A
-?
4
Q
Examples of Proteins:
A
- Meats
- Beans
- Fish
5
Q
Examples of Lipids:
A
- Fats
- Oils
- Steroids
6
Q
Proteins are made of…
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
7
Q
Lipids are made of…
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
8
Q
Carbohydrates are made of…
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
9
Q
Nucleic Acids are made of…
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
10
Q
What do proteins do?
A
11
Q
What do carbohydrates do?
A
Short term energy source
12
Q
What do lipids do?
A
Long term energy source and provide insulation
12
Q
What do nucleic acids do?
A
Store genetic information
