type of macromolecule
animals store sugars as larger molecules called
glycogen
the primary function of a protein is to
build and repair body tissue.
true or false is lipase an enzyme?
True
chain of a amino acid is called a
polypeptide bond
what is the highest point of a temp graph called?
optimal
What are the monomers that make up each type of macromolecule?
1. carbohydrates: Monosaccharides
2. Lipids: they are not made up of monomers like the others instead they have a different variety of molecules including fatty acids, glycerol, and cholesterol
3. proteins: amino acids
4. Nucleic acids: nucleotides
One thing Carbohydrates do for the body.
During digestion carbohydrates break down into glucose which reacts with oxygen, releasing energy.
which enzyme is missing if a person cannot digest lactose?
lactase
facilitated diffusion
is an example of a cell function requiring proteins
what does substrate mean?
substance the enzyme works on.
what are the four main types of biological macromolecules?
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
hemoglobin, insulin, albumin, and maltase, which are all composed of amino acid chains, are examples of
proteins
does enzymes help digest food?
yes
cellular respiration
the process of making atp
photosynthesis
process of creating glucose
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
DNA, and RNA
1. DNA: Deoxyribonucleic
2. RNA: Ribonucleic
main building block of proteins is
amino acids
carbohydrates can be split apart by a chemical process called
hydrolysis
which type of macromolecule has functions of waterproofing, insulation, steroids, energy storage, and cushioning?
lipids