Types of Organic Molecules Flashcards
starch
carb; energy storage in plants
glycogen
carb; energy storage in liver and muscle cells of animals
cellulose
carb; plant cell walls
chitin
carb; fungal cell walls + external skeleton of insects and crustaceans
waxes (cutin)
lipids; water repellent
glycerol + 1 fatty acid
phospholipids
lipid; chemical composition of cell membrane
glycerol + 2 fatty acids
testosterone and estrogen
lipids(steroids); hormones of males and females
cholesterol
lipids(steroid); rigidity to cell membranes + produces other kinds of steroids
antibodies
proteins; fight diseases
enzymes
proteins; control rate of chemical reactions
insulin
protein; regulates blood sugar
glucose
carb; quick source of energy
hemoglobin
protein; transports oxygen through red blood cells
fat or oil
lipids; long-term energy
DNA (specific function)
nucleic acid; stores genetic information