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Biomolecules
Question | Answer |
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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate? | monosaccharide |
What is the monomer of a lipid? | fatty acids |
What is the monomer of a protein? | amino acids |
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid? | nucleotide |
What biomolecule functions for short-term energy? | carbohydrate |
What biomolecule functions for plant cell structure? | carbohydrate |
What biomolecule functions for long-term energy? | lipid |
What biomolecule functions for insulation and protection? | lipid |
What biomolecule functions for the prevention of water loss? | lipid |
What biomolecule functions for strength and movement? | protein |
What biomolecule functions for transport and defense? | protein |
What biomolecule functions for structure (skin, hair, nails)? | protein |
What biomolecule functions for speeding up chemical reactions? | protein |
What biomolecule functions for storing genetic information? | nucleic acid |
What biomolecule functions for transmitting genetic information? | nucleic acid |
What biomolecule are glucose, fructose, and galactose examples of? | carbohydrate |
What biomolecule are fats, steroids, and cholesterol examples of? | lipids |
What biomolecule are DNA and RNA examples of? | nucleic acids |
What biomolecule is composed of CHONS? | proteins |
What biomolecule is composed of CHONP? | nucleic acids |
What biomolecule is composed of CHO in a 1:2:1 ratio? | carbohydrates |
What biomolecule is composed of mostly C and H with a little O? | lipids |