Biomolecules

Question 0

What are lipids?

Answer 0

Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; protects vital organs, insulates body, and stores food for later use; ex: steroids

Question 1

How many bio molecules are there?

Answer 1

Four:

• Lipids
• Nucleic Acids
• Carbohyrdrates
• Proteins

Question 2

What are nucleic acids?

Answer 2

Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus (monomers: nucleotides (sugar, nitrogen base, an phosphorus)); make up genetic make up; ex: DNA

Question 3

What are carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen; storage and structure; ex: glucose

Question 4

What are proteins?

Answer 4

Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and amino acids; allows movement, transports, and provides immunity; ex: enzymes