What does 'mono' and 'poly' mean?
Mono means one or single while poly means multiple or many
What is the main function of Carbohydrates?
Store and supply SHORT term energy
What is the main function of Lipids?
Store and supply LONG term energy
What elements are lipids made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
CHO
What elements are Carbohydrates made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
CHO
What is a monomer?
Small subunits that act as the building blocks of macromolecules.
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Monosaccharides
What is the monomer(s) of a lipid?
Glycerol and fatty acids
What is a food example of a Saturated Fat?
Butter, peanut butter, fatty meats, cheese
What is a food example of an unsaturated fat?
Olive oil
Grapeseed Oil
Avocados
Nuts
Seeds
What is a polymer?
A macromolecule made up of many little monomers.
What are 3 examples of monosaccharides?
Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Lactose
Where are phospholipids found?
In the cell membrane
What do animals store energy as?
Glycogen
What do plants store energy as?
Starch
What does 'saccharide' mean?
What is a food example of a complex carbohydrate?
Oatmeal
Sweet potatoes
Apples
Vegetables
Rice
What is this image showing? Double points to label/identify.
Phospholipid.
Bonus: Polar head & Non-polar tails.
What is Dehydration Synthesis?
The process in building a macromolecule or joining many monomers through the removal of a water molecule.
- water molecule is removed and a macromolecule is made
What is Hydrolysis?
- Add water and the big molecule becomes small
What does it mean to be hydrophobic?
The tendency to repel or not mix with water. "Water hating".
What is the difference between a SIMPLE carbohydrate and a COMPLEX carbohydrate?
SIMPLE: only one sugar molecule & easy for our bodies to break down.
COMPLEX: many sugar molecules & more difficult for our bodies to break down.
What are the 2 differences between SATURATED and UNSATURATED fats?
SATURATED: single carbon-carbon bond, solid at room temp
UNSATURATED: double carbon-carbon bond, liquid at room temp
List the 4 functions of Lipids
1. Structure
2. Long term energy storage
3. Insulation
4. Hormone steroids
List the 3 functions of Carbohydrates
1. Short term energy supply
2. Structure
3. Cell Identification