chp4 Flashcards
What are chains called
Polymer
What are sub chains called
Monomer
Carbohydrates are made of
C H O
Ex of carbohydrate
Glycogen starch cellulose
Where is glycogen and stretch stored
Cytoplasm of plants and animal cells
Simple soluble sugars
Monomer glucose
Glucose molecules combine to form
More complex molecules
Ex of complex molecules
Starch cellulose and glycogen
Complex molecules are also called
Polysaccharides
What does large branching structures mean
They’re not very soluble in water therefore cannot pass through cell
Membranes
What is cellulose made of
Chains of glucose
Lipids
C H O N
Sub unit of lipids
Fatty acids glycerol
Name of a fat molecule
Triglyceride
Functions of fat molecules
Insoluble in water
Storage form of energy