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Biomolecules Vocab
Biomolecules Vocab: Structure and Function of the 4 biomolecules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| biomolecule | a large complex molecule that is essential to life. It contains the element carbon. |
| carbohydrate | a molecule made of one or more sugars. It provides short-term energy. |
| lipid | a molecule that has many carbon and hydrogen atoms. Nonpolar. Insulates, waterproofs, provides long-term energy, and is the major component of the cell membrane. |
| protein | made up of amino acids. Provides structure and support for cells and tissues. |
| nucleic acid | stores genetic information and helps in protein synthesis |
| dna | double stranded molecule that stores genetic information in the form of a code. |
| rna | single stranded molecule that assists in protein synthesis. |
| monosaccharide | type of carboydrate made of one sugar. |
| disaccharide | type of carboydrate made of two sugars |
| polysaccharide | type of carboydrate made of many sugars |
| nucleotide | made of a phosphate group, sugar and a nitrogen base. Is the subunit for nucleic acids. |
| amino acid | link together to make proteins. |
| peptide bond | the bond that links amino acids together |