Unit 1: Biomolecules Vocab Quizs

Nucleotide

• A type of protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions.

• The basic building block of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA.

• A carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.

• A lipid that forms cell membranes.

Fatty Acid and Glycerol

• The monomers of lipids

• The building blocks of proteins

• The primary components of carbohydrates

• The structural units of nucleic acids

Organic

• Compounds containing carbon, typically found in living systems.

• Compounds that are solely made of hydrogen and oxygen.

• Inorganic substances that do not contain carbon.

• Synthetic materials created in laboratories.

Polypeptide

• A polymer of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.

• A type of carbohydrate made of sugar molecules.

• A lipid molecule that stores energy in cells.

• A nucleic acid that carries genetic information.

Nucleic Acid

• Essential for all known forms of life; genetic code includes DNA and RNA needed for the cells

• A type of protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions

• A carbohydrate that provides energy to cells

• A lipid that forms the cell membrane

Polysaccharide

• Carbohydrates formed by the linkage of multiple monosaccharides.

• Simple sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed into smaller carbohydrates.

• A type of protein that serves as a structural component in cells.

• Lipids that are insoluble in water and serve as energy storage.

Monomer

• A molecule that can bind to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

• A large molecule made up of many monomers.

• A type of chemical reaction that forms polymers.

• A molecule that cannot form bonds with other molecules.

Amino Acid

• Building blocks of proteins.

• Components of carbohydrates.

• Essential vitamins for metabolism.

• Minerals required for bone health.

Biomolecule/Macromolecule

• Small molecules that are not essential for life.

• Large molecules necessary for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

• Simple sugars and amino acids only.

• Inorganic compounds that do not contain carbon.

Protein

• Lets big molecules in and out of the cell membrane.

• A type of carbohydrate found in fruits.

• A source of vitamins and minerals.

• A simple sugar used for energy.