Ind. Practice - Biochemistry Vocabulary Review

An organic molecule that contains hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorous that is responsible for holding genetic information.

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

A organic molecule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen that is needed by the body for growth and repair.

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Protein

A compound that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; this type of nutrient is a major source of energy for the body.

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

An organic molecule that is made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils and waxes.

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

An amino acid is the _____________ of a _____________.

• monomer; carbohydrate

• monosaccharide;protein

• monomer; protein

• polymer; lipid

A long chain of amino acids that make up various proteins are known as _______________________.

• polymers

• polypeptides

• monomers

• Calories