Carbohydrates
Is glucose a sugar? Yes or No??
Yes! Its a simple sugar!
What does Saccharide mean
Sugar
Is blubber a good insulator
Yes
Is wax water repellent.
Yes
Is the head a phospholipoids hydrophobic or hydrophilic
Hydrophilic!
The prefix Mono in monosaccharide means what?
One
What does the prefix di mean in disaccharides?
Two
Lipids can be found in what?
Think about the food pyramid to help with a few!
Fats, oils, waxes, hormones.
Is there bad Cholesterol ?
Of course !!!!!!!
Is the tail of a phospholipoids hydrophobic or hydrophilic
Hydrophobic
What is the Function of Carbohydrates???
Energy release and storage in the body.
Tell me what monosaccharides are !
Simple sugars
Hydrophilic means ?
Water loving/likes water
Hydrophobic means?
Afraid/hates water
Cholesterol is a type of what?
Steroid
Dehydration Synthesis is what?
The removal of water molecules to create longer molecules.
Carbohydrates contain what elements!?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Steroids make up the bases for many hormones in the body. We talked about two of them! Can you name one that was discussed?
Testosterone, estrogen
What the function of triglyceride?
Used as a long term store of energy. Stored in the body as fat which is good for insulation in cold habitats.
Give some examples of carbs in your every day life!
oats, bread, brown rice, Grains, lentils, beans
Explain Cellulose.
Long straight chain can from hydrogen bonds and makes good support! Example Cell wall!!
Explain Glycogen.
Highly branched structure with many side branches. This allows very quick release of glucose for animals! Very compact!
What are lipids ?
A type of macromolecule that are insoluble in water.
What is the function of Phospholipids
Controls what can enter and exit the cell
Fatty acids are what?
A key component of many lipids. They consist of a carboxyl group joined to a hydrocarbon chain of variable length. They can be saturated or unsaturated.