Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbohydrates
A
polyhydroxy
alcohols with a aldehyde or keto functional group
2
Q
Empirical formula for carbohydrates
A
(CH 2 O) n
3
Q
What is a glycoprotein and glycolipid called
A
A glycocalyx
4
Q
What are the parts of a lipid
A
The polar head(hydrphillic) and the non-polar tail(hydrophobic)
5
Q
What are the main structures of lipids
A
Steroids
Phospholipids
Glycolipids
6
Q
What are the sub lipid structures of Phospholipids
A
Glycerophospholipids
Sphingophospholipids/ sphingomyelin
7
Q
Sub structure of glycolipids
A
Sphingo-glycolipids
8
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