Biomolecules Flashcards
1
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- __________________ Used by the body for long term energy.
A
Lipid
2
Q
- __________________ Contains nitrogen
A
Protein and Nucleic acids
3
Q
- __________________ Two types are monosaccharides and disaccharides.
A
Carbohydrate
4
Q
- __________________ Used by the body for quick energy.
A
Carbohydrate (sugar)
5
Q
- __________________ Contains phosphorus.
A
Nucleic acid
6
Q
- __________________ Used by the body for insulation.
A
Lipid (fat- polar bears use fat to keep warm)
7
Q
- __________________ An example is an enzyme.
A
Protein
8
Q
- __________________ Tuna and other meats contain much of this.
A
Protein
9
Q
- __________________ Pasta contains much of this.
A
Carbohydrate
10
Q
- __________________ Stores information in your cells in the form of a code.
A
Nucleic Acid (DNA)
11
Q
- __________________ Building block in an amino acid.
A
Protien
12
Q
- __________________ Butter contains much of this .
A
Lipid
13
Q
- __________________ Used in the exoskeleton of insects.
A
Carbohydrate (polysaccharide)
14
Q
- __________________ Help transport oxygen.
A
Protein
15
Q
- __________________ Can be used in murder trials.
A
Nucleic Acid
