MACROMOLECULES - PHYSIOLOGY LAB EXAM 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, including their monomers, main functions, and key examples.

Carbohydrates Monomers:

Monosaccharides

Carbohydrates Main functions:

Primary Energy source for cells.

Energy storage and structural support.

Carbohydrates Examples:

Starch and Glycogen + Cellulose and Chitin.

Lipids Monomers

Glycerol + fatty acids

Lipids Main Functions:

Long term energy storage

Cell membrane structure and signaling molecules

Lipid Examples:

Fats + Oils

Phospholipids

Protein Monomers:

Amino Acids

Proteins Main Functions:

Structure and support

Enzymes and transport.

Protein Examples:

Enzymes

Hemoglobin + Antibodies

Nucleic Acids Monomers:

Nucleotides

Nucleic Acids Main Functions:

Store and transmit genetic information

Direct protein synthesis

Nucleic Acid Examples:

DNA & RNA