Molecular Composition Review (2.2) Flashcards
Define biomacromolecule
Large molecule formed by joining many monomers
Provide 2 examples of biomacromolecules
- Proteins
2. Polysaccharides
Define inorganic compounds
Compounds that do not contain carbon and hydrogen
Describe polymer
A large molecule that is made up of many repeating smaller molecules strung together
Provide 3 examples of polymers
- Nucleic acids
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
Define monosaccharide
Carbohydrate consisting of single sugars
State the 2 types of nucleic acids
- DNA
2. RNA
Provide 4 examples of an inorganic compound
- CO2 (Carbon dioxide)
- N2 (Nitrogen)
- H20 (Water)
- O2 (Oxygen)
Outline the role of nitrogen for living things
Used to make amino acids
Outline the role of carbon dioxide for living things
Used to create glucose
photosynthesis
Outline the role of oxygen for living things
Oxygen releases energy from organic compounds
cellular respiration
Define organic compounds
Compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen
Provide 4 examples of organic compounds
- CH4 (methane)
- C2H4 (ethene)
- C6H12O6 (glucose)
- C3H6O3 (lactic acid)
Describe monomer
A smaller subunit of a larger unit
Provide 2 examples of monomers
- Amino acids
2. Nucleotides
Provide 4 examples of simple lipids
- Fats
- Steroids -> (2) cholesterol
- Hormones -> (3) cortisone + (4) testosterone
Define nucleotide
Monomer of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)
Composed of phosphate, deoxyribose sugar and nitrogenous base
State the basic subunit of carbohydrates
Monosaccharides