Molecules Of Life Flashcards

1
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In a carbohydrate structure what shape is carbohydrates.

A

Hexagon

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2
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What carbohydrates used for?

A

Energy storage

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3
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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

A

Monosaccharides

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4
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What are the polymers of carbohydrates?

A

Polysaccharides

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5
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What is the chemical formula for monosaccharide?

A

C6H12O6

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6
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What are common monosaccharides?

A

Glucose, fructose and galactose

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7
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What is the function of glucose?

A

It is the primary energy storing compound for all living things

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8
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Where can you find fructose?

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Is the sugar found in fruits and vegetables

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9
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There are six monosaccharides and they all have the same formula but a different arrangement of their atoms what are they called? C6H12O6

A

Isomers

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10
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A disaccharide is made of what?

A

Two monosaccharides

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11
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What is the chemical formula of a disaccharide?

A

C12H22O11

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12
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Three or more carbohydrate monomers are called what?

A

Polysaccharides

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13
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Are the three important polysaccharides?

A

Cellulose, starch and glycogen

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14
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What is the function of cellulose?

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It is part of the plant cell wall and provide structure

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15
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What is the function of starch?

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It is energy storage in plants

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16
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What is the function of a glycogen?

A

Is energy storage and animals

Muscles and liver

17
Q

List the major roles of Lipids in living organisms

A

Long term energy storage in animals

Waterproofing

Makes up cell membranes

Hormones and vitamins

18
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What elements are lipids made of?

A

Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

19
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What are the monomers of lipids?

A

Glycerol and fatty acid

20
Q

What do humans store their excess energy in?

A

Triglycerides

21
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What is the most diverse organic compound?

22
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Elements are proteins made up of?

A

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen

23
Q

Monomer of proteins

A

Amino acids

24
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Polymer of proteins

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What elements are nucleic acid is made up of?
Carbon, hydrogen,nitrogen,oxygen,phosphate
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Monomer of nucleic acid
Nucleotides
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Polymer of nucleic acid
Polynucleotide
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Is the function of nucleic acid
They store and transmit genetic information