Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four biomolecules?
A
carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acid
2
Q
elements of carbs
A
CHO (1:2:1 ratio)
3
Q
monomers of carbs
A
monosacharride
4
Q
polymers of carbs
A
disaccharides, polysacchardies
5
Q
funtion of carbs
A
long term energy
6
Q
elements of lipids
A
CHO
7
Q
monomers of lipids
A
fatty acids
8
Q
polymers of lipids
A
phospholipids, waxes
9
Q
functions of lipids
A
short term energy
10
Q
elements of proteins
A
CHON
11
Q
monomers of proteins
A
amino acids
12
Q
polymers of proteins
A
polypeptides
13
Q
elements of nucleic acids
A
CHONP
14
Q
monomers of nucleic acids
A
DNA & RNA
15
Q
function of nucleic acids
A
carry genetic information
