Chapter 3 - biological elements Flashcards
1
Q
what elements are present in carbohydrates?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
2
Q
what elements are present in lipids?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
3
Q
what elements are present in proteins?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur
4
Q
what elements are present in nucleic acids?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus
5
Q
what are polymers?
A
- long chain molecules made by linking of multiple individual molecules
6
Q
what are monomers?
A
-individual molecules