Honors: Carbon Compounds

Front

Which elements make up about 96% of all living things?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen.

Front

What are proteins formed from?

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Proteins are polymers formed from amino acids.

Front

What is the building block or monomer for lipids?

Back

Fatty acid & Glycerol.

Front

What is DNA formed from?

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DNA is a polymer formed from nucleotides.

Front

Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

Back

Protein.

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins.