macromolecules
How many sugar units make up polysaccharides
more then 2
Genetic info is stored in which class of organic compounds
nucleic acids
Monosaccharides are monomers of:
carvohydrates
what is the main source of energy for most living things
carbohydrates
all polymers are made up of:
monomers
what are the monomers of dna
nucleotides
Enzymes are:
proteins
which group of biomolecules provide quick energy
carbohydrates
example of lipids
olive oil
which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane
lipids
why are the 4 biological macromolecules essential for life
they do many imortant jobs to keep an organism functioning
all organic compounds contain what element
carbon
proteins are made of monomers called
amino acids
waxes, oils, and fays are examples of what
lipids
what is the function of nucleic acids
store genetic info
nucleotides are monomers of
nucleic acids
what macromolecule is the building blocks of the body, hair, and muscles
protein
lipids can be digested into what smaller subunit
fatty acids
DNA and RNA are examples of
nucleic acids
what are all the macromolecules
carbs, proteins, fats, nucleic acids
what does the carbohydrate macromolecule look like
hexagon connected by an oxygen (O)
role of carbs
provid body with energy
what enzyme breaks down carbs and where does it function
amylase, in the mouth from salivary glands
what does the lipid macromolecule look like
thick line of elements
what do lipids do for the body
move and store energy
what enzyme breaks down lipids and where does it act
lipase, small intestine
what does a protein macromolecule look like
half hexagon with an R
protein function
Build and repair muscles and make enzymes
What does Nucleic acid molecule look like
Like DNA strand or half of it
Nucleic acid function
to carry genetic infortmation
Nucleic acid enzyme
nucleoses