Categories of biomolecules Flashcards
DNA, RNA, and nucleotides
Nucleic acids
Atoms required for nucleic acids
C, H, O, N, P
contains 20 amino acids
proteins
binds with iron and carries blood to all our tissues. which biomolecule is it part of
Hemoglobin; proteins
key components of our immune system, molecular guard dogs to bacteria and viruses. which biomolecule is it part of
antibodies; antibodies
Atoms required for proteins
C, H, O, N, S
Sugars, also stored as polysaccharides (amylose, glycogen, amylopectin) what biomolecule is this
Carbohydrates
Which atoms are required for carbohydrates
C, H, O
Oil is from which biomolecule
Fats and lipids
atoms required for fats and lipids
C, H, O
A enzyme that chops up other proteins
protease
Chops up nucleic acids (enzyme)
Nuclease