Monomers & Polymers
What is the difference between a monomer & a polymer?
Monomers are small units that make up large molecules called polymers
What three elements do all macromolecules contain?
Why can carbon bond with many elements (including itself) to form compounds with many different chemical properties?
Carbon has 4 valence electrons
Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate. What is it more commonly called and why is it important to consume it in our diets?
Fiber... To clean out or digestive tract
What was the original purpose of wearing Halloween costumes?
To ward off ghosts and evil spirits. The tradition stems from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people wore masks so roaming spirits would mistake them for fellow ghosts.
What are the monomers that make up proteins?
Amino Acids
What is an example of a place where proteins can be found in the body?
Most structures in the body
What function do proteins serve for your body?
Building materials for most structures in your body
What is an example of a food that is a good source of protein?
Meat/eggs
Which famous magician died on Halloween night in 1926?
Harry Houdini. He passed away due to peritonitis from a ruptured appendix.
What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates?
What is an example of a place where carbohydrates can be found in the body?
In the muscles stored as glycogen
What function do lipids serve for your body?
Cell membranes, waterproofing, hormones
What is an example of a food that is a good source of carbodhyrates?
bread, pasta, fruits, vegetables
What vegetable was originally carved to make Jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became the standard?
Turnips. In Ireland and Scotland, people traditionally carved turnips, beets, or potatoes to scare away stingy Jack and other spirits.
What are the monomers that make up lipids?
Fatty acids
What is an example of a place where lipids can be found in the body?
In cell membranes & hormones
What function do carbohydrates serve for your body?
preferred source of energy for your body
What is an example of a food that is a good source of lipids?
butter, oil
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States by sales volume?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They consistently rank as the top-selling Halloween treat nationwide.
What are the monomers that make up nucleic acids?
What is an example of a place where nucleic acids can be found in the body?
DNA
What function do nucleic acids serve for your body?
storing your genetic information
What is an example of a food that is a good source of nucleic acids?
All food!
In what country did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?
Ireland. The practice evolved from Celtic traditions and the medieval Christian custom of "souling," which later grew into modern trick-or-treating.