COL| Elements and Compounds

Question 1

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

What are Biomolecules?

Answer 1

Biomolecules are sources of large molecules needed for life.

Question 2

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Name 6 Biomolecules.

Answer 2

1. Carboydrates
2. Proteins/peptides
3. Enzymes
4. Lipids/fats
5. Nucleic Acids
6. Vitamins

Question 3

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Give 4 properties of Organic Molecules.

Answer 3

1. They originate from living organisms
2. They cantain large amounts of Carbon
3. They are usually large and complicated
4. They burn in oxygen and release CO2

Question 4

INORGANIC COMPOUNDS:

Give 4 properties of Inorganic compounds.

Answer 4

1. Does not have a living origin
2. Does not contain carbon
3. Is an element or simple molecule
4. Does not burn in oxygen

Question 5

COL:

What is a monomer?

Answer 5

A monomer is a building block; usually referring to some type of “block” that makes up something larger.

Question 6

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Give the Carbohydrate’s function and it’s monomer.

Answer 6

• Monomer = Monosaccharide
• Carbohydrate function = Major fast energy source for organisms. e.g. Stored as starch in plants and glycogen in animals

Question 7

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Give the Lipid’s function and it’s monomer.

Answer 7

• Is a very diverse group, does not have a particular monomer. Monomers are usually glycerol and fatty acids.
• Lipid Function = Major source of long-term stored energy. They are also important for different types of insulation.

Question 8

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Give the Protein’s function and it’s monomer.

Answer 8

• Protein Monomer = Amino acid
• Protein Function = Makes up all kinds of structers and are found in cell membranes as protein carriers.

Question 9

ORGANIC MOLECULES:

Give the Nucleic Acid’s function and it’s monomer.

Answer 9

• Nucleic acid Monomer = Nucleotide
• Nucleic acid Function = Carries DNA and RNA