Biology Review
Carbohydrates
c, h, and o are always present. Is a 1:2:1 ratio
Carbohydrates
"Sucrose"
Proteins
20 different subunits can be put together in various ways to form these molecules
Nucleic Acids
A, T, C, G, and U
Proteins
Antibodies that fight infections are found in this group
Carbohydrates
C6,H12,O6
Carbohydrates
Cellulose from this group is the strengthening tissue found in cell walls of plants
Lipids
Cholesterol
Nucleic Acids
Composed of sugars, phosphates and nitrogen bases
Nucleic Acids
Composed of the element c, h, o, n and p
Proteins
Composed of the elements c, h, o, n, and sometimes S
Lipids
Contains compounds that are hydrophobic
Lipids
Contains molecules that are nonpolar and are not soluble in water
Nucleic Acids
Contains nitrogenous bases: ringed structures that contain carbon and nitrogen
Proteins
Contractile molecules like those found in muscles belong to this group
Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA belong to this group
Proteins
Enzymes that speed up the rate of chemical reactions belong to this group
Lipids
Fats, oils, and waxed belong to this group
Carbohydrates
Glucose, Fructose, ribose, and lactose belong to this group
Lipids
Hormones that serve as chemical messengers belong to this group
Lipids
May be used as waterproofing on fruits, leaves, fur, and feathers
Nucleic Acids
Molecules that contain coded info and directed for the activities in a cell belong to this group
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides bond to form other molecules in this group
Carbohydrates
One of two groups of organic compounds that are composed only of the elements c, h, and o
Lipids
One of two groups of organic compounds that are composed only of the elements c, h, and o
Lipids
Provide a good source of insulation for the body
Nucleic Acids
Purines and pyrimidines belong to this group
Carbohydrates
Starch and glycogen are storage forms of this type of compound
Lipids
Steroids
Proteins
Subunits contains an R group that makes the subunits different from each other
Carbohydrates
Sugars, starches, and cellulose belong to this group
Proteins
The building blocks of this group are amino acids
Lipids
The building blocks of this group are fatty acids and glycerol molecules
Nucleic Acids
The building blocks of this group are units called nucleotides
Carbohydrates
The compounds in this group are classified by the number of sugar molecules they contain
Proteins
The function of this molecule is determined by its shape
Lipids
The only elements are c, h, and o and they are NOT in a 1:2:1 ratio
Proteins
The subunits are held together by peptide bonds
Proteins
These molecules are components that provide channels through which other molecules can travel
Carbohydrates
These molecules are often called sugars
Proteins
These molecules are put together by the ribosomes in the cell
Lipids
These molecules contain twice the energy as found in carbohydrate molecules
Nucleic Acids
These molecules store and transmit genetic info
Carbohydrates
They are often called the "quick energy foods" because they are quickly converted to ATP within cells
Carbohydrates
This group contains molecules that are the principal source of energy in all living things
Carbohydrates
This group contains monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
Proteins
This is the most abundant organic compound in living systems
Lipids
Too many of these molecules in the diet may cause clogging of the blood vessels
Proteins
Transport molecules such as hemoglobin belong to this group
Lipids
Triglycerides or fats belong to this group