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Biology
Biological Molecules (Section 2)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What 3 elements are carbohydrates made of? | Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
| What are the monomers of carbohydrates? | Glucose and fructose |
| What are the polymers of carbohydrates? | Glycogen and starch |
| What are the monomers of proteins? | Amino acids |
| What 4 elements are proteins made from? | Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen |
| Where are carbohydrates broken down? | Mouth and small intestine |
| Where are proteins broken down? | Stomach and small intestine |
| What 3 elements are lipids made from? | Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
| What does the term 'lipids' refer to? | Fats and oils |
| Are lipids polymers? | No |
| Where are lipids broken down? | Small intestine |
| Lipids are made from a single ___________ molecule and three fatty _______ molecules. | glycerol, acid |
| Which biological molecule is the most important for growth and producing new cells? | Proteins |