Biomolecules - Structure and Function Test 1
Organic -
Contains a backbone of carbon and hydrogen. Found in living organisms more than
inorganic.
Inorganic -
Contains either C or H, or do not have these elements. Found in living organisms not as
much as organic molecules.
Biomolecules -
Compounds produced by living organisms.
Atom -
Tiny particle of matter that cannot be subdivided into smaller particles without losing matter
properties.
Molecule -
Two or more atoms bonded together.
Macromolecules -
Living organisms combine smaller molecules. Macromolecules can contain different types
of biomolecules.
Four Major Groups of Biomolecules -
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
Carbohydrates -
Important in structure and as an energy source in living organisms.
Ribose -
Monosaccharide found in RNA.
Deoxyribose -
Monosaccharide found in DNA.
Lactose -
Glucose + (glycosidic linkage) + galactose
Sucrose -
Glucose + (glycosidic linkage) + fructose found in plants and in cane sugar
Cellulose -
Polysaccharide of glucose that forms plant's cell walls
Glycogen -
