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Biomolecules
Biomolecules and Enzymes
Question | Answer |
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Monomer of Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides |
Monomer of Nucleic Acids | Nucleotides |
Monomer of Proteins | Amino Acids |
Polymer of Carbohydrates (General Name) | Polysaccharides |
Polymer of Proteins | Proteins |
Polymer(s) of Nucleic Acids | DNA and RNA |
Examples of Monosaccharides | Simple Sugars (Glucose, Fructose, Lactose) |
Examples of Polysaccharides | Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose, Chitin |
Examples of Nucleic Acids | DNA and RNA |
Function of Carbohydrates | QUICK energy, short term energy storage, structure |
Function of Lipids | Insulation and long term energy storage |
Building Blocks (Monomers) of Lipids | Glycerol and Fatty Acids |
Polymers of Lipids | Phospholipids and Triglyceride |
Enzymes are made of this biomolecule | Proteins |
Enzyme Function | Speed up chemical reactions and lower activation energy |
Polymers are made of ______ | monomers |
Monomers bond together to make | polymers |
Function of Proteins | Speed up chemical reactions, Structure, and Regulate body processes |
Function of Nucleic Acids | Store, Transmit, and Transfer genetic information |
The elements that are in Carbohydrates | CHO |
The elements that are in Lipids | CHO |
The elements that are in Proteins | CHON |
The elements that are in Nucleic Acids | CHONP |
True or False Enzymes can be used again and again | TRUE |