The Chemistry of Biology (lesson 3)

Question 1

What are the SIX building blocks of living things? (elments)

Answer 1

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfer (CHONPS)

Question 2

What are the four biomolecules?

Answer 2

Lipids, proteins, carbs, nucleic acids

Question 3

List the 4 biomolecules and simple definition

Answer 3

Carbohydrates: Provide energy for living things and dissolves in water

Lipids: Fats, waxes, and oils that don’t dissolve in water and provide energy

Proteins: Building blocks of body structures and made from amino acids

Nucleic acid: Genetic information with have DNA and RNA