Biomolecules Flashcards
Biomolecules, where they are found, what their names are, what they are, their monomers, their polymers, and their functions.
What are carbohydrates?
A biomolecule used to store short-term energy consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1.
What are lipids?
A broad group of organic compounds which include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others.
What are proteins?
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that are crucial in all cells and viruses. They are composed of nucleotides, which are the monomer components: a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base. The two main classes of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA.
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharide.
What is the monomer of lipids?
Glycerol and fatty acids.
What is the monomer of proteins?
Amino acids.
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides.
What is the polymer of carbohydrates?
Disaccharides, polysaccharides (example: glucose, fructose, etc.).
What is the polymer of lipids?
Triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, and steroids.
What is the polymer of proteins?
Polypeptides.
What is the polymer of nucleic acids?
Polynucleotides.
Where are carbohydrates found?
Bread, potatoes, pasta, oats, etc.
Where are proteins found?
Dairy, meat, fish, nuts, etc.
Where are lipids found?
Tallow, oils, butters, nuts, etc.
