Molecular concepts and elements in the different macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
Define monomer
A
Small units which are the components of larger molecules
2
Q
Define polymer
A
Molecules made from many monomers joined together
3
Q
4 main categories of biological molecule
A
Proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids
4
Q
What elements make up carbohydrates?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
5
Q
What elements make up lipids?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
6
Q
What elements make up proteins?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur
7
Q
What elements make up nucleic acids?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous
