Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules Flashcards

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What is useful for a fast source of energy?

Nucleic Acids

Proteins

Carbohydrates (correct)

Lipids

Which biomolecules are involved in the immune system and include antibodies?

Lipids

Nucleic Acids

Proteins (correct)

Carbohydrates

Which biomolecule is helpful for long-term energy storage?

Lipids (correct)

Nucleic Acids

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Which biomolecule has a large role in muscle development?

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If athletes 'pasta load,' they consume a lot of which biomolecule?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What biomolecule would a mutation in DNA initially start with?

Nucleic Acid Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

What category do enzymes belong to?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What biomolecule is important for insulation?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule contains elements C, H, and O and has a ring-like structure?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What biomolecule category includes genetic material?

Nucleic Acid Signup and view all the answers

What biomolecule can contain long fatty acid chains?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharides Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomer of lipids?

Glycerol and fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomer of proteins?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

Nucleotides Signup and view all the answers

What elements do carbohydrates contain?

C, H, O Signup and view all the answers

What elements do lipids contain?

C, H, O Signup and view all the answers

What elements do proteins contain?

C, H, O, N Signup and view all the answers

What elements do nucleic acids contain?

C, H, O, N, P Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a carbohydrate.

Pasta Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a lipid.

Butter, oil Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a protein.

Meat, beans Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a nucleic acid.

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Study Notes

Biomolecules Overview

Carbohydrates provide a quick energy source, essential for immediate fuel.
Proteins play a crucial role in the immune system, particularly as antibodies.
Lipids are vital for long-term energy storage and insulation.

Specific Functions and Roles

Proteins contribute significantly to muscle development and include enzymes that accelerate biochemical reactions.
Carbohydrates are important for athletes, particularly during "pasta loading" for energy reserves.
Lipids compose cell membranes, contributing to cellular structure and integrity.

Molecular Structure and Composition

Nucleic acids contain genetic material and are foundational in storing and transmitting hereditary information.
Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), often in ring structures, and their monomers are monosaccharides.
Lipids are primarily composed of C, H, and O, featuring long fatty acid chains with monomers that include glycerol and fatty acids.
Proteins consist of C, H, O, and nitrogen (N), with their building blocks being amino acids.
Nucleic acids comprise C, H, O, N, and phosphorus (P), structured around nucleotides.

Examples of Biomolecules

Common carbohydrate examples include pasta, indicating their role in energy provision.
Lipids are represented by substances such as butter and oil, showcasing their use in energy storage and dietary fats.
Protein sources are found in meats and beans, highlighting important nutrient sources for growth and repair.
DNA and RNA serve as examples of nucleic acids, critical for genetic functions in all living organisms.

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Test your knowledge of biomolecules with these flashcards inspired by the Amoeba Sisters video recap. This quiz covers essential vocabulary associated with carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, emphasizing their roles in energy and muscle development. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of biomolecules.