The Chemical Make Up Of Life Flashcards
What is cellulose?
Carbohydrate that has a different type of linkage that we cannot digest and is fiber
Life must have a chemical basis that:
- provides the necessary structures
- contains the necessary information
- controls the necessary processes
- provides the necessary energy
What are carbohydrates made of?
Simple sugars that contain C,H, and O
What do carbohydrates provide?
Source of energy and inert structural support
What are lipids made of?
Fatty acids that contain C + H
What are the functions of lipids?
Long term energy storage, component of membranes
What are proteins made of?
Amino acids which contain C + H plus N,O,S
What are functions of proteins?
Control molecules (enzymes) and function as flexible structures
What are the 4 structures of proteins?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
What are nucleic acids made of?
Nucleotides which contain C,H,O,N,P
What are the functions of nucleic acids?
Carey information, control molecules
