Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules Flashcards

What is useful for a fast source of energy?

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

Which biomolecule is helpful for long-term energy storage?

Which biomolecule has a large role in muscle development?

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

What biomolecule would a mutation in DNA initially start with?

Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?

What category do enzymes belong to?

What biomolecule is important for insulation?

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

What biomolecule category includes genetic material?

What biomolecule can contain long fatty acid chains?

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

What is the monomer of lipids?

What is the monomer of proteins?

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

What elements do carbohydrates contain?

What elements do lipids contain?

What elements do proteins contain?

What elements do nucleic acids contain?

Give an example of a carbohydrate.

Give an example of a lipid.

Give an example of a protein.

Give an example of a nucleic acid.

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.

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.

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.