Unit 1: Major Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
nucleic acids monomer
A
nucleotide
2
Q
nucleic acids function
A
transmits genetic info
3
Q
protein function
A
catalyst, structure, fight infections
4
Q
protein structure
A
chain -> folded chain (appears) -> actually folded chain -> knotted amino acids
5
Q
Carbohydrate monomer
A
simple sugars
6
Q
Carbohydrate structure
A
hexagon
7
Q
nucleic acids structure
A
chains of nucleotides
8
Q
Carbohydrate elements
A
C,O,H
9
Q
lipid elements
A
C, H, O
10
Q
lipid example
A
butter, oil
11
Q
nucleic acids elements
A
N, C, H, O, P
12
Q
lipid function
A
waterproofing, cell membrane, stores enegry
13
Q
lipid monomer
A
fatty acids
14
Q
protein monomer
A
amino acids (20 types)
15
Q
protein elements
A
C, H, O, N, S
