CBA #1 Review

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Carbohydrates — Elemental Composition

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Carbohydrates are made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO).

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Lipids — Elemental Composition

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Lipids are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen with a small amount of oxygen (CHO, but not in a fixed ratio).

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Proteins — Elemental Composition

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Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur (CHON(S)).

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Nucleic Acids — Elemental Composition

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Nucleic acids are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CHONP).

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Carbohydrates — Function

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy and short-term energy storage.

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Lipids — Function

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Lipids provide long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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Proteins — Function

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Proteins are used for growth, repair, enzymes, structure, transport, and communication.

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Nucleic Acids — Function

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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Carbohydrates — Solubility

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Carbohydrates are soluble in water.

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Lipids — Solubility

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Lipids are not soluble in water (hydrophobic).