Molecular Composition of Plant Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 primary metabolites?
A
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
2
Q
Carbohydrates
A
energy & structure, most abundant compound
3
Q
Monosaccharides
A
glucose & fructose
4
Q
Disaccharides
A
sucrose
5
Q
Polysaccharides
A
starch & cellulose
6
Q
Lipids
A
Energy storage, protective surface (cuticle)
Help prevent H2O loss
7
Q
Proteins
A
Storage, transport, building blocks
Amino Acids (essential for humans)
8
Q
Nucleic Acids
A
DNA, RNA
Communication
9
Q
Secondary metabolites
A
Defense against animals/disease
Medicinal Resources
Order to disperse seeds with fruit colors/fragrances
10
Q
Alkaloids
A
Pharmacological/Medicinal
11
Q
Terpenoids
A
defense against abiotic and biotic stress
fragrance, taste, pigment
12
Q
Phenolics
A
Antisepctics
13
Q
Tannins
A
protect unripe fruit
14
Q
Lignin
A
wood’s strength/resistance
15
Q
Flavanoids
A
flower pigments
