Exam 1 Review

Front

What are starches and fibers examples of?

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

What model describes the arrangement of the cell membrane as bendable and made of many parts?

Back

The Fluid Mosaic Model

Front

What are the building blocks (monomers) of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and includes your DNA?

Back

Nucleic Acid

Front

What are the four biological molecules?

Back

Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

Front

What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

Back

They serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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.