Identify this structure:
Triglyceride
A shortened word for carbohydrates.
Carbs.
What is the monomer of Protein?
Amino Acids.
What is structure of DNA?
A double helix
What is the most present macromolecule in Lucy's favorite ice cream?
Carbs
How many tails of fatty acids does a triglyceride have?
Three
What are examples of polymers in carbohydrates?
Disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
What do enzymes do?
Helps speed up reactions in bodies.
What are well known names for nucleic acids?
RNA, and DNA
Name threes songs with food titles.
Espresso, Apple, Applejack, diet pepsi, chicken teriyaki.
What are the key differences between saturated and Unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and have a straight tail, unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and have a crooked tail.
What are the two main functions of carbohydrates?
Livings thing use carbs as a main source of energy.
Some plants/animals use carbs for structural purposes.
What type of covalent bond is formed by a condensation reaction between one amino acid and another?
Peptide Bond.
Is Ribose a component of DNA or RNA?
RNA
What is Lucy's favorite macromolecule?
Lipids.
What are three primary uses of lipids?
Possible answers: Important part of the cell membrane, waterproof coverings,insulate organs, stores energy.
Name the three different possible forms of Carbohydrates and one example for each
Name Examples
Monosaccharides, glucose,fructose,
Disaccharides,sucrose, lactose, maltose.
Polysaccharide, starch, Glycogen, cellulose
What percentage of your body does protein make up?
20%
Nucleotides are made up of a _____ group.
Phosphate group
Which organelle in plant/animal cells transport/store Lipids and carbs?
Smooth ER.
What are the elements that make up glycerol?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
During glycolysis what energy is formed?
ATP
Name three general functions of proteins.
possible answers:
Enzymes(speed up reactions),production of hormones,carriers.
What are the bases of DNA?
adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T).
Name the elements CHNOPS and why are they important?
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur. They make up biological molecules, such as lipids,carbs,proteins, and nucleic acids.