Biomolecules Flashcards
1
Q
CARBOHYDRATES
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They provide instant energy for organisms
2
Q
LIPIDS
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They store energy for future needs
3
Q
PROTEINS
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They form structures such as hair, skin and muscles
4
Q
VITAMINS
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They contain an individual’s genetic information. This information is responsible for the functioning of every cell
5
Q
WATER
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It is involved in many different functions such as thermal regulation and the transport of subtances
6
Q
MINERALS SALTS
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They participate in the formation of the rigid structures (bones) and in important cellular processes
