Macromolecule Test Flashcards
1
Q
Building block of carbs
A
Monosaccharides
2
Q
Building block of lipids
A
Polypeptides
3
Q
Building block of protein
A
Amino acids
4
Q
Building block of nucleic acid
A
Nucleotides
5
Q
Types of carbs
A
- Fructose
- Glucose
- Galactose
6
Q
Types of lipids
A
- Saturated fats
2. Unsaturated fats
7
Q
Types of nucleic acid
A
- DNA
2. RNA
8
Q
Functions of carbs
A
- Direct source if cell energy
2. Building material
9
Q
Functions of lipids
A
- Energy storage
- Hormones
- Cell membrane materials
10
Q
Protein functions
A
- Building material
- Enzymes
- Antibodies
- Hormones
11
Q
Nucleic acid function
A
Inheritance materials
12
Q
Example of carbs
A
Pasta
Starch
Glycogen
13
Q
Example of lipid
A
Fats
Steroids
14
Q
Example of protein
A
Fish
15
Q
How are polypeptides, amino acids, and proteins related?
A
Amino acids make up polypeptides which make up proteins