Biomolecules Flashcards

1
Q

carbohydrates building block

A

monosaccharides

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2
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proteins building block

A

amino acids

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3
Q

lipids building block

A

fatty acids/glycerol

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4
Q

nucleic acids building block

A

nucleotides

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5
Q

types of lipids

A

fats and oils, phospholipids, hormones

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6
Q

monosaccharides examples (carbohydrates)

A

glucose (sugar), fructose (fruit sugar), galactose (less sweet sugar)

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7
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disaccharides

A

lactose(glucose + galactose), sucrose (glucose + fructose), maltose (glucose + glucose)

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8
Q

carbohydrates function

A

provide energy

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9
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proteins function

A

build and repair tissues, enzymes,, and hormones

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10
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lipids function

A

store energy

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11
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nucleic acids function

A

store and transmit genetic info

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