Macromolecules Flashcards

1
Q

another name for carbohydrates

A

Polysaccharide

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2
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building block for carbohydrates

A

simple sugar, glucose/monosaccharide

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3
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function for carbohydrates

A

short-term energy

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4
Q

elements for carbohydrates

A

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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5
Q

another name for lipids

A

fat

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6
Q

building block for lipids

A

glaycerol or fatty acids

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7
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function for lipids

A

long-term energy, nerve cell messages , insulation

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8
Q

elements for lipids

A

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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9
Q

another name for protein

A

amino acid chain

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10
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building block for protein

A

amino acid

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11
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function for protein

A

structures hair, nails, muscle, skin and works as enzymes, digestion and cell regulation

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12
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elements for protein

A

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

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13
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another name for nucleic acid

A

DNA and RNA

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14
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building block for nucleic acid

A

nucleotide

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15
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function for nucleic acid

A

genetic info

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16
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elements for nucleic acid

A

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus