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DNA does not have the code to directly make carbohydrates. DNA codes for nucleic acids that are building blocks for proteins. Proteins are complex molecules that are able to act as enzymes and building blocks for the most important structural components of cells. Complex carbohydrates can be large molecules but they are small compared to proteins. Proteins can act as enzymes instrumental in breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars that fuel the energy requirements of the cellular machinery. This energy ultimately comes from the atomic level where electron transfer is mediated by molecular machines that store energy in ATP and extract that energy in controlled ways so that muscles contract and nerves can fire when needed. Carbohydrates and fats existed before proteins came into existence. There are free educational videos that beautifully illustrate the structure of matter from the atomic level to the large inorganic molecular level and then make the transition to the much greater complexity of organic molecules and ultimately to the largest molecules, the proteins. Proteins are manufactured in trillions of linear assembly lines and then they quickly fold up into complex structures that keep life viable. Thanks for the question.
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DNA is a specialized carbohydrate contained within cells?
true
Are carbohydrates proteins and DNA all polymers?
polymers are a type of carbohydrate, but DNA is a type of nucleic acid and polypeptides are proteins
Is a nucleotide a carbohydrate or lipid?
Neither, a carbohydrate is a sugar, proteins are amino acids, lipids are fats! Nucleotides are what make DNA and RNA! They are considered a monomer
Is polypeptide chain a lipid carbohydrate protein or nucleic acid?
Neither, a carbohydrate is a sugar, proteins are amino acids, lipids are fats! Nucleotides are what make DNA and RNA! They are considered a monomer
What function do carbohydrate portions of molecules perform?
The functions of carbohydrate portions of molecules include energy storage. It also functions as the backbone of RNA and DNA molecules. Carbohydrates also contribute to the structure of cell walls.
What 2 macromolecules are used to store energy?
Every molecule can store. Most common one is ATP. It is a nucleotide.
What is the usable form of carbohydrate fat and protein in the body?
The usable form of protein is DNA and the usable form of fat is well..... fat
Which of the enzyme-substrate pairings is incorrect Nuclease-DNA Trypsin-protein Pepsin-carbohydrate Amylase-starch or Lipase-fat?
Trypsin-carbohydrates
Is RNA is carbohydrate protein lipid or nucleic acid?
DNA is considered a type of nucleic acid. These acids are polymeric macromolecules that are required for life. RNA, is another type of nucleic acid.
How does the backbone sugar differ between DNA and RNA?
The backbone sugar of RNA is ribose, which is a five carbon carbohydrate. When the oxygen atom from carbon number 2 is lost, it gives deoxy ribose, which is the backbone sugar for DNA.
Is a nucleotide lipid or protein?
Neither, a carbohydrate is a sugar, proteins are amino acids, lipids are fats! Nucleotides are what make DNA and RNA! They are considered a monomer
The sides of the DNA ladder are made up of alternating sugar molecules and carbohydrate groups?
FALSE! ;; phosphate groups
