Carbohydrates
What is an easy way to identify a carbohydrate?
-ose.
Does a protein provide structural support? (Y or N)
Yes.
What are the functions of fatty acids? (2)
Energy storage and structure
Which type of fat is considered the “bad fat”?
Saturated fats
What is the Monomer of a protein?
Amino Acid
What is a carbohydrate composed of?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
Are proteins enzymes?
Yes
What are the functions of a carbohydrate? (3)
It is the main fuel source for the body. It gives short term and intermediate term energy for the body quickly. It also provides structure
Carbon and Hydrogen
What is the polymer unit of a protein?
Polypeptide
What in a monosaccharide tell you that it is sweet?
“Sacc” means sweet.
What element is only found in proteins?
Nitrogen.
What are the functions of a lipid?
Long term energy, Waterproof barriers, chemical messaging, and protection.
What type of energy does a lipid give?
Long term.
What is the carbohydrate monomer unit?
Monosaccharide.
How many hydrogen are in a carbohydrate?
2
What are the ways to denature a protein?
Change in pH level, Change in temperature, and solvents.
What are the functions of a protein?
Chemical communication, Transporting Molecules, Structural Support, and its an Enzyme.
What are the monomer units of a lipid? (2)
Fatty acids and Glycerol.
What is the polymer units (2) of a carbohydrate?
Polysaccharides or disaccharides.
What is the ratio of a carbohydrate? (C H O)
1:2:1
Hormonal.
What are the functions of Nucleic Acids? (3)
They store and transmit genetic information. They also turn the DNA code from a gene into a functional product
What is the chemical formula for glycerol?
C3H8O3
What are all of the polymers of a lipid? (4)
Waxes, Phospholipids, Steroids, Triglycerides.