biomolecules 2

Front

What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

Back

Monosaccharides

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Back

Quick energy

Front

What four elements make up 96% of the human body?

Back

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

Front

What is the primary function of lipids?

Back

Long term energy storage

Front

What is the primary function of proteins?

Back

Build muscle

Front

What are lipids made of?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

Back

Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

Front

What is a disaccharide?

Back

A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose).

Front

What role do nucleotides play in the body?

Back

They are the building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.