Chapter 6 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the names of the four
main monomers?
A
- Amino Acid
- Nucleotide
- Fatty Acid
- Monosacharide
2
Q
What is the polymer of an amino acid?
A
Polypeptide
3
Q
What is the polymer of a nucleotide?
A
Nucleic Acid
4
Q
What is the polymer of a fatty acid?
A
Triglyceride & Phospholipid
5
Q
What is the polymer of a monosacharide?
A
Polysacharide
6
Q
What is the function of carbohydrates?
A
- Store primary energy
- Store simple sugars
- Make up cell walls
7
Q
What is the function of lipids?
A
- Long term energy storage
- Create barrier for cell membranes to function
8
Q
What is the function of protiens?
A
- Catalyze chemical reactions
- Recognize and attack foreign cells
9
Q
What is the function of nucleic acids?
A
- Carry genetic instruction by coding for protiens
10
Q
What functional groups are found in protien monomers?
A
- Amino
- Carboxyl
11
Q
What functional groups are found in carbohydrate monomers?
A
- Hydroxyl
