Chapter 3 - biological elements Flashcards

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what elements are present in carbohydrates?

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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what elements are present in lipids?

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

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what elements are present in proteins?

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur

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what elements are present in nucleic acids?

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

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what are polymers?

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  • long chain molecules made by linking of multiple individual molecules
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what are monomers?

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-individual molecules

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