Biomolecules Flashcards

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Carbohydrate

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Monomer/building blocks: Monosaccharide

Functions: Energy, storage, structure

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Lipid

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Monomer/building blocks: Fatty acids & glycerol

Functions: High energy, energy storage, waterproofing, insulation, protection

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Protein

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Monomer/building blocks: Amino acids

Functions: Energy, transport, biochemical control, structure, movement, immunity

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Nucleic Acid

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Monomer/building blocks: nucleotides

Functions: Control of heredity, protein synthesis

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What are the four biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

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What are biomolecules?

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Molecules made of the biological elements, which all living things are made out of.

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