Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
100
What is the structure of carbohydrates?
CHO (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
100
What elements mainly make up a lipid?
CHO (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
100
What are the monomers for proteins?
Amino acids
100
What are two types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
100
What type of macromolecule are enzymes?
Proteins
200
Carbohydrates are categorized by how many..
Sugars are polymerized together
200
What are the main parts of a triglyceride?
1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids
200
What are the elements mainly found in proteins?
CHON (Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen)
200
What is the monomer for nucleic acids?
Nucleotide
200
What is the main function of an enzyme?
To speed up chemical reactions.
300
What are 3 different types of carbohydrates?
Glucose, starch, and cellulose
300
"Head" is... While "Tails" are...
Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic
300
What type of bond joins amino acids?
Peptide bonds
300
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
Sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
300
What is the name of the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?
Active site
400
How are carbohydrates used in plants?
Energy storage/starch and structural support/cellulose
400
what are two important functions of lipids in the body?
Long-term energy storage and insulation/protection
400
What are two functions of proteins in a living organism?
Building/repairing tissues and transporting substances.
400
What is the main function of DNA?
It stores genetic information
400
What happens to an enzyme when it becomes denatured?
The enzymes shape changes which prevents it from working correctly.
500
How would humans be affected if we had no carbohydrates?
Lack of short-term quick energy source/Fatigue
500
Name three types of lipids.
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids
500
What can happen if a person doesn't get enough proteins?
The body can have trouble building tissues and repairing them, while also having trouble performing very important functions.
500
Name three examples of nucleic acids molecules.
DNA, mRNA, tRNA
500
Why are enzymes important to the cells?
They allow chemical reactions to occur quickly for cells to function