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What are the functions of a protein (3)?

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  1. speeds up chemical reactions
  2. structural support for animals
  3. structural support for hair, nails, etc.
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Elements in proteins?

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H, C, O, N

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3
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Polymer of proteins?

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polypeptides

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4
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Amino acids can be found in _____.

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Proteins

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There are __ kinds of amino acids.

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20

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Multiple amino acids make up ___.

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a polypeptide

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What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

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to provide quick and accessible energy

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Name 3 kinds of carbohydrates.

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Cellulose, starch, and glycogen

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What elements make up a carb?

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C, H, O

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Polymer and monomer of a carb?

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Polymer: Polysaccharide (literally means “many sugars”)
Monomer: Monosaccharide (means “one sugar”)

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What is the monomer of lipids?

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There are none because lipids are so diverse.

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What is the function of a lipid?

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To store energy long term

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What elements are in a lipid?

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C, H, O

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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stores genetic information that keeps the cell alive

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What is a cellulose?

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a polysaccharide that provides structural support for plants

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What is a phospholipid?

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A lipid and a special type of liquid in the cell membrane

17
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What is glucose?

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A monosaccharide of carb

18
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What is the chemical formula of glucose?

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C6H12O6

19
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What is glycogen?

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A polysaccharide that is made by animals and is used to store energy

20
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What is a nucleotide?

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It is the monomer of nucleic acid and is made up of a (5-carbon) sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

21
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What is sucrose?

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It is a disaccharide (“two sugars”) and is commonly known as table sugar.

22
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What is starch?

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A polysaccharide made by plants to store energy.

23
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What are fatty acids?

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It is a monomer of fat and is a long chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached to them.

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What elements are in nucleic acids?

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C, H, O, N, P

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