Structure of Carbs,proteins and lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of glucose sucrose and starch?
A
Glucose-is a single molecule of sugar.Is used in cell respiration.
Sucrose -is a double molecule(compound) of glucose.
Starch-is a polymer of glucose and is made of many molecules of glucose 500-2,000,000 is most chains.
2
Q
What is the structure of Protein ,amino acid and peptide?
A
Protein- is a polymer of amino acids and is made of many molecules of glucose 500-2,000,000 is most chains.
Peptide- is a double molecule(compound) of amino acids.
Amino Acid- is a single molecule of protein a monomer of protein.
3
Q
What is the structure of lipids?
A
one glycerol and three fatty acids for every one lipid molecule.