VOCAB #17
Lipid Building blocks of lipids are: Glycerol + 3 fatty acids = triglyceride (lipid) Lipids are used as stored energy. Fats and oils
Protein Provides structure, enzymes, hormones. Elements are: C,H,O,N Amino acids are the monomers of proteins.
Carbohydrates Macromolecule that contains C,H,O in a carbon ring or chain. Function: stores energy. Monosaccharides as their monomers. Examples of monosaccharides: glucose, fructose, galactose
Monomer Basic building block of a polymer. Ex. Carb=monosaccharide, protein=amino acid, lipid=triglyceride, nucleic acid=nucleotide
Polymer Many monomers joined together. Ex. Monomer + monomer + monomer polymer
Macromolecules Large organic molecules Ex. Carb, protein, lipid, nucleic acid
Nucleic Acid DNA and RNA Made up of: 1.sugar 2.phosphate 3.nitrogenous base. (Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine) Stores information
Dehydration Synthesis
Hydrolysis Polymer + water monomer + monomer
Starch Large carbohydrate. Cellulose in plants Glycogen in animals.