biology
What are the 5 elements of life we have learned in class?
Carbon, Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus.
Define monomer
single molecule (building block for a polymer).
Define Macromolecule
a molecule that contains a large number of atoms. (bigger molecule).
What is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
fruits and fruit snacks (sugar).
What is the main use of Nucleic Acids?
store, transmit, and express genetic information
How are the processes of photosynthesis and cell respiration evidence that all organisms contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
both processes use and create molecules that contain these elements to build and break down sugars (glucose) for energy and life
What is the monomer for Protein?
Amino Acid
What is the monomer for Nucleic Acid?
nucleotide
Which molecule should someone eat if their blood sugar is low?
Protein
Lipid
Simple Carbohydrate
Complex Carbohydrate
simple carbohydrate
Which macromolecule is used primarily for rebuilding cells?
protein
What does it mean when referring to photosynthesis and cell respiration that the products of one are the reactants of the other?
the chemical outputs of one process are the necessary inputs for the other. (the things that are made in photosynthesis is what is used in cellular respiration.
What is the monomer for carbohydrates?
monosaccharide
What are the main uses of Proteins?
Build and repair tissues, act as enzymes, and regulate processes in the body.
why is glucose is not considered a polymer.
it is a single, simple sugar molecule and a monomer,
Give an example of a food that contains Protein
In photosynthesis plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) and make glucose (C6H12O6). Explain why they are able to make glucose from these things.
sunlight provides the energy needed to break down these molecules and reassemble their atoms into a sugar
What is the main use of simple carbohydrates?
providing quick glucose (sugar) for energy
When we eat complex carbohydrates, what does our body break them down into?
monosaccharides, which is a simple form of sugar.
What is the main use of lipids?
long term energy storage
Give an example of a food that contains lipids
oils, fats and waxes
What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
potato and rice. (starches)
What is the main use of complex carbohydrates?
provide a stable and sustained source of energy, but takes longer for your body to break down
How do complex carbohydrates differ from simple carbohydrates?
complex carbs have multiple sugar molecules, while simple carbs have only one or two (simple carbs have less sugars than complex, but complex carbs take longer to break down, which means it'll take longer for energy to kick in).
Out of the following foods, which one would contain a lot of glucose?
Fish
Cheese
Fruit snacks
potatoes
Fruit snacks
Give an example of a food that contains simple carbohydrates
fruits like apples and oranges.