Biomolecules

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The 4 biomolecules that make up living things are _______________.

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Lipids

Nucleic Acids

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What is a monomer?

building blocks of polymers. Like a single LEGO

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What is a polymer?

long chain of monomers. Like a LEGO snake

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monomer of carbohydrates

monosaccharides

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polymer of carbohydrates

Disaccharides & Polysaccharide

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monomer of proteins

amino acids

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Polymer of proteins

polypeptide

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monomer of lipids

glycerol and fatty acids

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polymer of lipids

triglyceride

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Monomer of nucleic acids

nucleotides

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Polymer of nucleic acids

DNA and RNA

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function of carbohydrates

main source of short, quick energy, transport energy

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function of lipids

long term energy storage, insulation, make up cell membranes

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Function of nucleic acids

store genetic information

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Function of proteins

Gives structure to cells, act as enzymes by catalyzing chemical reactions, build structures, performs work in the body

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Biomolecules are composed mainly of the element __________.

Carbon

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Elements found in a carbohydrate molecule

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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Elements found in a lipid molecules

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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Elements found in a protein molecule

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur

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Elements found in a nucleic acid molecule

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

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Function of enzymes

Catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions to put together or take apart polymers

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How can enzymes be denatured?

temperature (heat) and pH (acid)

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Nucleic Acid Shape/Structure

Long chain of nucleic acids, bounded by amino acids, connected to monosaccharides ; Spiraling sequence of 4 nucleotides

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Lipid Shape/Structure

Long, water hating carbon chains

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Protein Shape/Structure

Complex amino acid structures bound together, and binds with other molecules; Varied, numerous shapes

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Carbohydrate Shape/Structure

Simple sugars, or simple sugars bonded together

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