click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Organic Molecules,
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an Organic Molecule? | A molecule primarily made of carbon |
| What are four types of Organic Molecules? | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids. |
| What is a monomer? | one molecule of the structure |
| what is a polymer? | the monomers linked together in a chain |
| Glucose | provides short term energy |
| starch | energy storage in plants (roots) |
| glycogen | energy storage in mammals (liver) |
| cellulose | used for support and protection in a plant cell |
| what is the monomer for carbohydrates | glucose |
| phospholipids | make up cell membranes |
| steriods | communication in the body |
| fats | long term energy storage |
| what is the monomer for lipids | trygliceride |
| insulin | regulates blood sugar |
| enzymes | speeds up chemical reactions |
| hemoglobin | carries oxygen in the blood |
| what is the monomer for proteins | amino acid |
| DNA | genetic information |
| RNA | used to make proteins |
| what is the monomer for nucleic acids | nucleotide |