Macromoleciles Flashcards
What is the monomer of Carbs
Monosaccharides
What is the monomer of proteins
Amino acids
What is the monomer of lipids
Glycerol and fatty acids
What is the monomer of nucleic acids
Nucleotides
What is the function of carbs
Nutrients and fuel for the cell
What is the function of proteins
○ Antibody-help protect the body from disease
Enzyme- carry out chemical reactions or assist
in creating new molecules
Messenger- transmit signals
○ Structural- provide structure and support
Transport- bind to and carry small atoms and molecules through the body
What is the function of lipids
Store energy
What is the function of nucleic acids
Stores transmits and expresses hereditary information
What are the elements in carbs
Carbon oxygen and hydrogen
What are the elements in proteins
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur
What are the elements in lipids
Carbon hydrogen and oxygen (phosphorus in phospholipids)
What are the elements in nucleic acids
Carbon hydrogen nitrogen and phosphorus
Define the primary level of protein structure
Linear chain of amino acids
Define the secondary type of protein structure
Coils and folds due to hydrogen bonding within the polypeptide back bone
Define the Tertiary type of protein structure
3d folding due to interactions between the side chains of amino acids
Define the quaternary level of protein structure
Association of 2 or more polypeptides (found in only some proteins)
Which bio molecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information in cells
Nucleic acid
In polypeptides shape determines what
Function
How many levels of protein structure are there
4
Define glycerol
Classified as an alcohol
Define fatty acids
Long carbon chains
What is the difference between a saturated fatty acid and an unsaturated fatty acid
In a saturated fatty acid No double bonds therefore more hydrogen
Do lipids inventories polymers
No
What are the three types of lipids
Fats, phospholipids, steroids
