Biomolecules Flashcards
These are indicated of food in a large form of molecules.
Biomolecules
These contain Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, & minerals
Biomolecules
A biomolecule that are a source of energy
Carbohydrates
This is a fast energy source. Its monomers are monosaccharide.
Carbohydrates
These are found in exoskeletons of insects and cell walls of fungi.
Chitin
The cell wall of plants are made up of ____.
Cellulose
Source of long term energy, commonly known as fats
Lipids
It has great insulation and has a diverse group. These replace carbs.
Lipids
What are the monomers of Lipids?
Glycerol & Fatty Acids
Catalyzes cell processes. Great for muscle building or development, and hells the immune system.
Protein
What are the monomers of proteins?
Amino Acids
Receptors for cell signaling.
Proteins
What are enzymes made up of?
Proteins
Store and transfer genetic material
Nucleic Acid
These are involved in coding of traits
Nucleic Acid
What are the monomers of Nucleic Acids?
Nucleotides (DNA & RNA)
What are the four functional groups?
Methyl, Hydroxyl, Carboxyl, Amino Acids
These are non-polar & lipids
Methyl Group
Polar and has carbohydrates
Hydroxyl Group
Acidic, and hqs fatty acids/amino acids
Carboxyl Group
Basic functional group, nucleic acids and amino acids.
Amino acid