building blocks of cells Flashcards

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four building blocks:

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nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates

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carbohydrates are-

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biological macromolecules where the ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen is 1:2:1. serve as energy serves as structural support in cells and forms anthropoids in the cellular exoskeleton

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lipids-

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macromolecule that is nonpolar and insoluble in water

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proteins-

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macromolecule composed of one or more amino acid chains

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nucleic acid-

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carries cells genetic blueprint and instructions for the cells function

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