Biomolecules Flashcards

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1
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These are indicated of food in a large form of molecules.

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Biomolecules

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2
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These contain Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, & minerals

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Biomolecules

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3
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A biomolecule that are a source of energy

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Carbohydrates

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4
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This is a fast energy source. Its monomers are monosaccharide.

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Carbohydrates

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5
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These are found in exoskeletons of insects and cell walls of fungi.

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Chitin

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6
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The cell wall of plants are made up of ____.

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Cellulose

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7
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Source of long term energy, commonly known as fats

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Lipids

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It has great insulation and has a diverse group. These replace carbs.

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Lipids

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9
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What are the monomers of Lipids?

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Glycerol & Fatty Acids

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10
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Catalyzes cell processes. Great for muscle building or development, and hells the immune system.

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Protein

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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12
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Receptors for cell signaling.

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Proteins

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13
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What are enzymes made up of?

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Proteins

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14
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Store and transfer genetic material

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Nucleic Acid

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15
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These are involved in coding of traits

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Nucleic Acid

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16
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What are the monomers of Nucleic Acids?

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Nucleotides (DNA & RNA)

17
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What are the four functional groups?

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Methyl, Hydroxyl, Carboxyl, Amino Acids

18
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These are non-polar & lipids

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Methyl Group

19
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Polar and has carbohydrates

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Hydroxyl Group

20
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Acidic, and hqs fatty acids/amino acids

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Carboxyl Group

21
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Basic functional group, nucleic acids and amino acids.

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Amino acid