What do you call the process of polymers breaking down into individual monomers.
Hydrolysis
or
Digestion
What is the monomer for carbohydrate?
monosaccharide
What is the polymer for carbohydrate?
polysaccharide
Give an example of a food that is high in protein.
- meat (chicken, beef, fish, etc.)
- nuts
A and B are both...

monosaccharides
What is the function of Proteins?
-cellular structure
-speed up reactions
- transport in cells
- building muscles
What is the monomer for lipids?
- fatty acid chains
- glycerol
What is the polymer for lipid?
- glycerol and fatty acid chains
- triglyceride
Give an example of a lipid.
- butter
- oil
- avocado
What kind of biomolecule is this?

lipids
What is the function of lipids?
long-term energy storage
insulation
What is the monomer for protein?
amino acids
The polymer for proteins.
What is polypeptides?
Give an example of a carbohydrate.
pasta
bread
cookies
Is this fatty acid saturated or unsaturated?

Unsaturated
What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
quick, easily available energy
What does the prefix "di" mean?
Two
When monomers join together to form a polymer, that process is called ________________ and the polymer loses a _____________molecule.
dehydration synthesis
water molecule
How can you tell the difference between a saturated fat and an unsaturated fat.
saturated: only single bonds
unsaturated: at least one double-bond
What kind of biomolecule is this?

Protein
What ELEMENT determines if a molecule is organic?
CARBON
What does the prefix "mono" mean?
One
What does the prefix poly mean?
MANY
Which biomolecule has the shape of the letter E?
Lipids
What element does protein have that lipids and carbohydrates never have?
Nitrogen