Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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Example of macromolecules:
A
Carbohydrates, Lipids:Fats, Nucleic Acids, Proteins
2
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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
A
Monosaccharide
3
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What is the monomer of Lipids: fats?
A
Fatty acid
4
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What is the monomer of Nucleic Acids?
A
Nucleotides
5
Q
What is the monomer of proteins?
A
Amienoacids
6
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What is a function and example of a monosaccharide?
A
Short-term energy source. EX:Glucose and Fructose
7
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What is the function and example of Fatty acid monomers?
A
Saturated-Butter Unsaturated-Oil
8
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What is a function and example of nucleotides?
A
DNA- sugar deoxyribose
RNA- Sugar ribose
9
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What is the function and example of aminoacids?
A
Enzymes end it “ase” Hemoglobin.
