Monomers (Biochemistry) Flashcards
1
Q
What is carbon?
A
It is the atom that your body uses to build almost all molecules like carbohydrates, lipids, DNA, etc.
2
Q
What are carbohydrates, and provide an example of one?
A
It is a sugar that is composed of CARBON, HYDROGEN, and OXYGEN in 1:2:1 RATIO. A good example of one is milk!
3
Q
Definition of proteins
A. They’re sugars composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B. The atom that is widely used by your body.
C. Made of solute which is dissolved in the solvent.
D. Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, & Sulfur.
A
D. Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, & Sulfur.
4
Q
What are the functions of proteins?
A
- They make up enzymes
- Build cell structure (cytoskeleton, cilia, etc)
- Body tissues (muscles, organs)
- Antibodies (part of the immune system)
- Transport of molecules into/out of the cell.
5
Q
TRUE or FALSE: Polymer is the building block for proteins.
A
FALSE it is MONOMER.
