Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Carbohydrate monomer
Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
Carbohydrate polymer
Disaccharide (sucrose, maltose, lactose)
Polysaccharide (starch, glycogen, cellulose)
Carbohydrate elements
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
Carbohydrate functional group
-OH
Hydroxyl
-C=O
Carbonyl
Carbohydrate function
Source of energy
Protein monomer
Amino acids
Protein polymer
Folded polypeptide chain
Protein elements
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Protein functional groups
-COOH
Carboxyl
-NH2
Amine group
Protein function
Build muscles
Control rate of reaction
Enzymes are a what
Protein
What is the difference between Carboxyl and carbonyl
Carbonyl is a functional group of Carbohydrate
Carbonyl is a functional group of lipid and protein
Lipid monomer
Fatty acids + glycerol
Lipid polymer
Triglyceride
Phospholipid
Steroid
Lipid elements
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Lipid functional groups
-COOH
Carboxyl
Lipid functions
Store energy
Component of cell membranes
Starting material for hormones
Nucleic Acid monomer
Nucleotides
Nucleic acid polymer
DNA, RNA
Nucleic acid elements
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorus
Nucleic acid functional group
None
Nucleic acid function
Store genetic info
Transmit genetic info from parent to offspring