They provide long term energy and structure for cell membranes
300
What kinds of foods contain simple sugars?
Sweet foods, fruits, and dairy
300
Are lipids polar or nonpolar?
Lipids are nonpolar
300
What is an active site?
The active site is the location on an enzyme where the substrate binds
300
What are the parts of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, 5- carbon sugar, nitrogen containing base
300
What does it mean when a protein is denatured?
The protein changes shape from its natural state
400
What are some examples of polysaccharides?
Cellulose, starch, and glycogen
400
What kinds of fatty acids are considered healthy, are liquid at room temperature, and have at least one double bond?
Unsaturated fatty acids
400
What is the function of enzymes?
Enzymes catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions
400
Do nucleic acids provide energy and structure?
No they don't provide energy or structure.
400
What causes proteins to denature?
Changes in temperature or pH
500
What foods contain polysaccharides?
Grains, breads, pasta, starches, green vegetables, etc.
500
What foods contain lipids?
Butter, lard, waxes, oil, nuts, avocados, etc.
500
How many levels of structure do proteins have?
Bonus points: Describe each level of structure.
4 levels
Primary- Chain of amino acids
Secondary- Helices and pleated sheets form
Tertiary- Helices and pleated sheets fold together
Quaternary- Multiple amino acid chains bond together
500
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids store genetic information. (They store soooo much genetic information)