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Created on: 12-06-22 19:20

What are biological molecules?

Molecules made and used by living organisms, for example, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins.

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What are the functions of carboyhdrates?

1. They act as a fast energy source in animals.
2. They are an energy store in plants.
3. They are used for structure (cellulose in plant cell walls).

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What are the building blocks for polymers called?

Monomers

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What are Monomers?

Small sub units that make up polymers.

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What are polymers?

Large molecules consisting of many monomers.

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharides.

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Monosaccharide formula?

CnH2n0n

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What are the functions of carboyhdrates?

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1. They act as a fast energy source in animals.
2. They are an energy store in plants.
3. They are used for structure (cellulose in plant cell walls).