Lesson 6.2

Question 1

Carbohydrate

Answer 1

Monomer - monosaccharides
Polymer - polysaccharides
Functions - main source of energy, storage of glucose, structural wall support
Elements - C,H,O
Functional Groups - Hydroxyl

Question 2

Lipids

Answer 2

Monomer- fatty acids
Polymer - not true polymers
Function - long term energy, makes membranes
Elements -C,O,H (not much O)
Functional Groups -Carboxyl

Question 3

Proteins

Answer 3

Monomer- amino acids
Polymer - polypeptide
Function-receives signals, performs chemical reactions, makes strong strand for attachment
Elements -C,O,H,N,S
Functional Groups -Amino, carboxyl

Question 4

Nucleic Acids

Answer 4

Monomer - nucleotides
Polymer - nucleic acids * mainly DNA/RNA
Function - holds info for making proteins
Elements - C,O,H,N,P
Functional Groups - phosphate,amino, hydroxyl

Question 5

Examples of biomolecules

Answer 5

Carbohydrates - glucose, cellulose, starch
Lipids - phospholipids, fats
Nucleic acids - DNA,RNA
Proteins - antibodies, amylase, glucagon receptor