General info
What is a macromolecule?
A large molecule made up of smaller units called monomers
What is one example of a simple and complex carb?
Simple carbs:
- Candy, sweet drinks, fruit, vegetables, milk
Complex carbs:
- Pasta, bread, potatoes, legumes, corn
What is a function of protiens?
What is structure + support, enzymes, hormones, building blocks, or catalysts
What are the monomers of lipids?
What are fatty acids and glycerol
What is the polymer of nucleic acids?
What is DNA and RNA
What is a monomer?
A single molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
What are monosaccharides
What are proteins?
Large, complex molecules made up of smaller units called amino acids
What are the polymers of lipids?
What are triglycerides and phospholipids
What is the function of DNA and RNA?
DNA - stores genetic information and contains instructions for building and maintaining an organism
RNA - Converts genetic information stored in DNA into proteins
What is a polymer?
A large molecule composed of many repeating subunits called monomers
What is the polymer of carbohydrates?
What are polysaccharides
What is the polymer of proteins?
What are polypeptides
What is an example of food containing Lipids?
What is oil, olives, avocados, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, or fish
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
What is nucleotide
What is hydrolysis?
What is a function of carbohydrates?
What is quick energy, energy storage, brain function, or metabolism
What is an example of a food containing protein?
What is meat, fish, legumes, nuts, milk, eggs, grains, or soy
What are lipids?
A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, oils, waxed, and certain vitamins
What are nucleic acids?
Large, complex molecules that store and transmit genetic information in living organisms
What is dehydration synthesis?
The process of joining two molecules by the removal of water
What are carbohydrates?
A type of macronutrient found in many foods and drinks
What is the monomer of proteins?
What are amino acids
What is a function of lipids?
What is energy storage, insulation + protection, cell membrane formation, or hormones
What are the 2 types of living cells that nucleic acids are found in?
What are plant and animal cells