Biological Macromolecules

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Flashcards covering key concepts related to carbohydrates and lipids, including their structures, functions, and examples.

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Glucose + Fructose

A disaccharide also known as sucrose.

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Glucose + Galactose

A disaccharide also known as lactose.

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Polysaccharides

Carbohydrates that are made up of many glucose molecules linked together.

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Starch

A common polysaccharide found in plants.

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Glycogen

A common polysaccharide stored in animals.

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Triglycerides

A type of lipid that serves as the main form of stored energy in the body.

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Function of Triglycerides

  1. Store energy, 2. Provide cushioning for organs, 3. Insulation.
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C-H bonds

Bonds that store energy in triglycerides.

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Glycerol

The backbone molecule of triglycerides.

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Fatty acid tails

Components of triglycerides that can vary in structure and saturation.