Carbon-based Molecules

Each subunit in the complete molecule

• monomer
• polymer

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Large carbon-based molecule formed by monomers.

• polymer
• acids
• bases

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they include sugars and starches.

• carbohydrate
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

Molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes fats and oils.

• lipids
• carbohydrates
• proteins
• nucleic acids

primary source of energy

• carbohydrate
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Polymer composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; folds into a particular strutcure depending on bonds between amino acids.

• protein
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Molecule that makes up proteins.

• amino acids
• monosaccharides
• polysaccharides
• nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Forms DNA and has a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base.

• nucleic acid
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins

insulates and cushions organs

• lipids
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• proteins

meat, eggs, and dairy products are rich in this carbon-based molecule

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1