Unit 6.2 Flashcards
What are the monomers of proteins called?
What are some examples?
amino acids
antibody, glucagon
What are the monomers of nucleic acids called?
What are some examples?
nucleotides
DNA, RNA
What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?
What are some examples?
monosaccharides
glucose, starch, cellulose
What are the monomers of lipids called?
What are some examples?
fatty acids
fats,, phospholipids
What are the polymers of proteins called?
polypeptides
What are the polymers of nucleic acids called?
nucleic acids
What are the polymers of carbohydrates called?
polysaccharides
What are the polymers of lipids called?
triglycerides, phospholipids
What are the functions of proteins?
structural support, building blocks
What are the functions of nucleic acids?
carrying genetic instructions
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
storage of simple sugars, primary energy source, cell walls
What are the functions of lipids.
long term energy storage
