Macromolecules Flashcards
(CH2O)n is the composition of which macronutrient?
carbohydrates
what macromolecule is fructose?
carbohydrate
what macromolecule is cholesterol?
lipid
What are proteins made of…
amino acids
lipids are mostly found in …
nuts and plants
milk, sugar, and fruits are a good source of what?
carbohydrates
what macromolecules are DNA and RNA and what are their functions?
nucleic acids, carry blueprint and carry instructions for its functioning
what are proteins used for?
transport, storage, digestion and defense
what are the functions of lipids ?
store energy for long time use
What is the function of carbohydrates?
source of energy
What is the composition of carbohydrates?
hydrocarbons
What is the compostion of nucleis acids?
a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar (5 carbon) and one or more phosphate groups
