Macromolecule
what does "macro" mean
large
What elements make carbs?
CHO
T/F breaks down only Carbs?
False
macromolecules
what is the monomer of proteins
amino acids
name the four macromolecules
Carbs, proteins, lipids, Nucleic Acids
sugars end in?
OSE
T/F breaks down all 4 macromolecules?
true
break or build a bond?
build
elements?
CHON
Which of the following is not a ploymer:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Amino Acids
Amino Acids
Short or long term energy?
Short term
“hydro” = ?, “lyse” =?)
water, to break
what is removed during this process
water
Enzymes always end in?
ASE
All of these 4 macromolecules are considered ??? because they have a carbon backbone.
“organic”
name for many sugar molecules?
polysaccharide
what is added during this process?
water
Two molecules bond together through with what molecule?
water (H20)
how many amino acids are there
20
Why is carbon such a big part of macromolecules?
Carbon is a special atom because it can make 4 bonds.
3 polysaccharide carb examples
starch, glycogen, cellullose
Does the opposite of which reaction?
Dehydration synthesis
A water molecule is removed to join (blank)
sugar monomers
How do amino acids vary
The R group