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directions: the following table is designed to help you organize your knowledge about biomolecules. some of the information has been filled in for you.
| biomolecule | makes me think of... (this can be original for you) | monomer | elements | example(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lipid | 16. | glycerol + fatty acid<br>*note: many do not consider lipids to have true monomers. read why in the video description! | 17 | 18 |
| protein | 19. | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| nucleic acid | 23. | 24 | 25 | dna, rna |
Brief Explanations
Each row is completed based on core biological properties of biomolecules:
- Carbohydrates: Key role is short-term energy; monomer is monosaccharide; common examples are sugars and starches.
- Lipids: Function in long-term energy storage; made of C, H, O (with far more H than O); examples include fats and oils.
- Proteins: Act as enzymes/structural molecules; monomer is amino acid; contain C, H, O, N; examples are collagen and insulin.
- Nucleic Acids: Store genetic information; monomer is nucleotide; contain C, H, O, N, P.
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| Biomolecule | Makes me think of... | Monomer | Elements | Example(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipid | Long-term energy storage | Glycerol + Fatty Acid | C, H, O | Fats, oils, cholesterol |
| Protein | Enzymes, structural support | Amino Acid | C, H, O, N | Collagen, insulin, enzymes |
| Nucleic Acid | Genetic information storage | Nucleotide | C, H, O, N, P | DNA, RNA |