Name the monomers for a Lipid
Key Terms
Name the monomers for a Lipid
The monomers for a lipid are hydrophobic monomers composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms that can be saturated.
Name the monomer for a carbohydrate
Monomers for carbohydrates are monosachorides that are composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
Name the monomer for proteins
The monomer for a protein is an amino acid.
Name the monomer for a Nucleic Acid
The monomer for a nucleic acid is a nucleotide base with a pentose sugar and a phosphate group.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Name the monomers for a Lipid | The monomers for a lipid are hydrophobic monomers composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms that can be saturated. |
Name the monomer for a carbohydrate | Monomers for carbohydrates are monosachorides that are composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. |
Name the monomer for proteins | The monomer for a protein is an amino acid. |
Name the monomer for a Nucleic Acid | The monomer for a nucleic acid is a nucleotide base with a pentose sugar and a phosphate group. |
What is the polymer for a lipid? | Polymers for lipids are fats, phospholipids, and steroids. |
What is the polymer for a carbohydrate? | Polymers for carbohydrates are disaccharides and polysaccharides. |
What is the polymer for a protein? | The polymer for a protein is the polypeptide bond. |
What is the polymer for a nucleic acid? | A polymer for a nucleic acid is nucleic acids itself. |
What is the common bond for a lipid? | The common bonds for a lipid are ester bonds or phosphodiester bonds (phospholipids). |
Name the common bond for a carbohydrate | The common bond for a carbohydrate is a glycosidic bond formed from a dehydration reaction. |
Name the common bond for a nucleic acid | The common bond for a nucleic acid is a hydrogen bond between nucleotides that creates a phosphate bond. |
What are the biological functions for a lipid? | The biological functions for a lipid are to store energy, isolate internal organs, protect them, and be water-repellent. |
What is the biological function of a carbohydrate? | The biological function of a carbohydrate is to provide energy through glucose. |
What is the biological function of a protein? | The biological functions of a protein are energy storage and structure. |
What is the biological function of a nucleic acid? | Nucleic acids make up genetic information. |
Name three examples of a lipid. | 1. Phospholipid, 2. Cholesterol, 3. Steroid hormones. |
Name three examples of a carbohydrate. | 1. Glucose, 2. Lactose, 3. Sucrose, 4. Ribose, 5. Starch, 6. Cellulose. |
Name one example of a protein. | 1. Enzymes (found in the food we eat). |
Name two types of nucleic acids. | 1. DNA, 2. RNA. |