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Biomolecules
Biomolecules and Enzymes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |