Organic Molecules Flashcards
1
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Lipids
A
Example: fats and oils
Function: long term energy storage
Monomer: glycerol and fatty acids
2
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Proteins
A
Examples: enzymes and keratin
Function: organic catalysts
Monomer: amino acids
3
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Nucleus acids
A
Example:DNA
Function: molecule of heredity, director of metabolism
Monomer: nucleotides
4
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Carbohydrates
A
Example: glucose and glycogen
Function: short term energy source
Monomer: monosaccharides