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BIO 1B1
macromolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Elements | CHO 1:2:1 |
| Carbohydrate Monomer | monosaccharides (glucose) |
| Carbohydrate Polymer | disaccharides and polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin) |
| Lipid Elements | CH(O) |
| Lipid Monomer | fatty acid |
| Lipid Polymer | fat, phospholipids, steroid, wax |
| Protein Elements | CHON |
| Protein Monomer | amino acid |
| Protein Polymer | polypeptide |
| Nucleic Acid Elements | CHONP |
| Nucleic Acid Monomer | nucleotide |
| Nucleic Acid Polymer | DNA and RNA |
| Carbohydrate - glucose | main energy source for cells; short-term energy |
| Carbohydrate - starch | glucose storage for plants |
| Carbohydrate - glycogen | glucose storage for animals |
| Carbohydrate - cellulose | structure for plant cell walls |
| Carbohydrate - chitin | structure for fungi and insect exoskeletons |
| Lipid - fat | long-term energy storage; insulation; protection |
| Lipid - phospholipid | cell membrane component |
| Lipid - steroid | hormones |
| Lipid - wax | waterproof covering |
| Protein - muscle/skin/bones/feathers | structure |
| Protein - receptors/hormones | chemical messengers |
| Protein - antibodies | protect against diseases |
| Protein - transport | used to move things in and around the cell |
| Protein - enzymes | speed up reactions |
| Nucleic Acid - DNA | forms genes; genetic code; provides instructions |
| Nucleic Acid - RNA | protein synthesis |