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1) NAME:
Word Definition
Carbon Element that is makes up the backbone of organic molecules.
Carbohydrates One category of organic molecules that are made of C,H, and O and provide energy
and structure.
Lipids One category of organic molecules that are made of C, H and O and dont mix with
water. They provide long term storage, make up membranes and some hormones.
Proteins One category of organic molecules that have an amine and carboxylic acid groups.
They are the most structurally varied and do most of the functions of the body.
Nucleic Acids One category of organic molecules that have C, H, O, N and P. They store
information or store short term chemical energy. These include DNA, RNA, & ATP.
Monomer The small form/unit of an organic molecule
Polymer The large form of an organic molecule. It is made up of many monomers joined
together.
Glucose 6-carbon ring carbohydrate monomer that is the base source of energy for most life.
Ribose 5-carbon ring carbohydrate monomer
Amino Acids Monomer molecule that builds up proteins. There are 20 different types.
Fatty Acids Long carbon-based chains that build up lipids.
Metabolism The set of chemical reactions carried out within organisms.
Anabolism Building-up complex molecules from simpler ones.
Catabolism Breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones.
Hydrolysis A chemical reaction that splits a molecule apart through the addition of water
2.1.1 Molecular biology 2.1.2 Carbon atoms can form four bonds allowing a diversity of compounds to exist.
explains living processes in
terms of the chemical 2.1.3 Life is based on carbon compounds including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
substances involved.
Lipids:
Proteins:
Nucleic Acids:
Proteins:
2nd
Lipids:
1st
Describe Catabolism:
the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the
release of energy; destructive metabolism
Examples of catabolism:
Muscle tissue growth