Biochemistry Review

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Monomers of lipids

Back

Fatty acids

Front

Monomers of carbohydrates

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Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

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Monomers of proteins

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Amino acids

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Monomers of nucleic acids

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Nucleotides

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Function of carbohydrates

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Quick energy for immediate use

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Function of lipids

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Long term energy storage & insulation

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Function of proteins

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Act as enzymes

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Function of nucleic acids

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Store genetic information (DNA, genes, etc)

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Enzymes increase reaction speed

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by lowering activation energy

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A is pointing to a bond

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Covalent