Biomolecules Flashcards
What is the function of a carbohydrate
structure and energy storage
What is the function of a lipid
structure and energy storage
What is the function of a protein
structure and enzyme catalysis
What is the function of nucleic acids
instruction and info for what happens in a cell
What are examples of carbohydrates
cellulose, starch
What are examples of lipids
fats, oils, cholesterol
What are examples of proteins
enzymes, muscle
What are examples of nucleic acids
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid)
What are the monomers of carbohydrates
monosaccharides
What are the monomers of lipids
None
What are the monomers of proteins
amino acids
What are the monomers of nucleic acids
Nucleotides
What are the 4 bio molecules
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids