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Biomolecules
Biomolecule compare and contrast
Question | Answer |
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Biomolecule | The molecules of life: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Also called macromolecules. |
Monomer | A single building block of a larger biomolecule ("mono" = one) |
Polymer | A chain of monomers put together to form a larger biomolecule ("poly" = many) |
Carbohydrates | Source of quick energy in animals (sugar and starch), structural support in plants (cellulose) |
Lipids | Long-lasting energy (fats, oils, and waxes); insulator (blubber), cell membrane |
Proteins | Provide structure in animals and speed up reactions (enzymes) |
Nucleic Acids | Store genetic information (DNA and RNA) |
Monosaccharide | A carbohydrate monomer (monomer = building block) |
Amino Acid | A protein monomer (monomer = building block) |
Nucleotide | A nucleic acid monomer (monomer = building block) |
Fatty acid | A lipid monomer (monomer = building block) |
What do carbs and lipids have in common? | Both provide energy |
What do carbs and protein have in common? | Both provide structural support |
What do proteins and nucleic acids have in common? | Both are involved in making traits, DNA codes for Protein which make the traits |
What do all biomolecules have in common? | All are macromolecules (polymers made from monomers) needed for life |