7 - Unit 1, Section 2 - Day 3

Biological Molecules

Unit 1, Section 2

Match

Match each biological molecule to its corresponding monomer.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Amino Acids

Sugars

Fatty Acids

Nucleotides

• Amino Acids

• Sugars

• Fatty Acids

• Nucleotides

• Collagen - provides strength to skin, tendons, and ligaments

• Hemoglobin - carries oxygen in red blood cells

• Insulin - regulates blood sugar
  

Examples of Proteins

• Sucrose - white sugar

• Glucose - "blood sugar"

• Cellulose - gives plants strength and support

Examples of Carbohydrates

• Olive oil - it's an oil made from olives (wow)

• Cholesterol - used by the body to create hormones

• Body Fat - for insulation and long-term energy storage

Examples of Lipids

• DNA

• RNA

That's it.

Examples of Nucleic Acids