Biomolecules
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Vocabulary
100
What are the four main biomolecules?
Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids
100
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Code for traits; heredity
100

Name two kinds of food that are high in fats (lipids)?

Butter, Oil, Avocados, Fish, Nuts, Cheese

100
What is the difference between organic and inorganic molecules?
Organic--contains carbon Inorganic--does NOT contain carbon
200

What is the process that breaks down a polymer into two simple monomers by removing water? 

a. Dehydration Synthesis

b. Hydrolysis

Dehydration Synthesis

200
What is the function of lipids in a person's diet?
Long-term energy storage
200

Biuret test in the lab will turn _______________ if it is positive for protein. 

PURPLE

200
A polymer is composed of what?
Monomers
300

What is a monomer of a carbohydrate called? 

Monomers--glucose, fructose

MONOSACCHARIDE 

300

Oils, fats, and waxes are classified as...

LIPIDS

300

Which of the four biomolecules are present in an egg?

Lipids, Protein

300
What is dehydration synthesis?
Loss of water to build a molecule
400

What are the monomers of proteins called? 

Amino Acids

400

Which of the following foods contains lots of protein? 

a. Beans

b. Pop tarts

c. Strawberries

d. Pasta

a. Beans

400
What does Benedict's solution test for and what color indicates a positive reaction?
Simple sugars (mono- and di-saccharides); any color besides blue
400

Nucleic Acids are made of monomers called ___

Nucleotides

500
What are the three parts of a nucleotide (monomer of DNA/RNA)?
Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous base
500

What are functions of  proteins? 

to build muscle, enzymes speed up chemical reactions, antibodies, messengers, structure and movement. 

500
What solution is used to test for Complex sugars, and what color indicates a positive result?
Lugol's solution; black/brown
500

What does hydrophobic mean? Lipids share this characteristic. 

They REPEL water. 

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