Organic Molecules

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

Back

Store energy (short-term)

Front

What is the function of lipids?

Back

Store energy (long-term)

Front

DNA and RNA are examples of what type of organic molecule?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

What are many monomers bonded together that form a larger molecule called?

Back

Polymers

Front

What is the function of proteins?

Back

Build skin, hair, nails, muscles

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

Back

Store and transmit genetic information

Front

What type of organic molecule is glucose?

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

What is the structure of a lipid?

Back

Composed of glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What is a common function of enzymes?

Back

Catalyze biochemical reactions