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Biomolecules

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Monomer of a CARBOHYDRATE
Monosacharide
Monomer of a Protein
Amino Acid
Monomer of a Nucleic Acid
Nucleotides
Building blocks of most lipids
Fatty Acids and Glycerol
Amino Acids
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Nucleotide
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Monosaccharides (Sugar)
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Fatty Acids
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Nucleic Acids
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What Function do Proteins have?
Transport, enzymes, and carrier protiens
What function do carbohydrates have?
Main, quick source of energy.
What functions do lipids have?
Long-term energy source. They have more energy than carbohydrates. They make cell membranes.
What function do Nucleic Acids have?
They store genetic information.
What are examples of Nucleic Acids?
DNA and RNA
Monomer
A building block

Example: Amino Acids, Monosaccharides, Nucleotide
CHO
Elements found in carbohydrates and lipids
CHON
Elements found in proteins.
CHONP
Elements found in Nucleic Acids
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