Macromolecules
Carbs/Lipids
Proteins/Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
Macromolecules II
100
True or False: Macromolecules are VITAL to the survival of living things.
TRUE
100
Name a food rich in carbohydrates.
Pasta Bread Fruit Potatoes
100

What is the function of nucleic acids?

To store information in the form of a code ("blueprint for life").

100
An enzymes is an example of which macromolecule?
Protein
100
Which macromolecule contains Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Phosphorous?
Nucleic Acids
200
What are the four types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
200
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Provide quick energy
200
Name two examples of nucleic acids.
DNA and RNA
200

An enzyme is a biochemical catalyst which means they.....

Speeds up a chemical reaction.

200
Enzyme activity can be affected by many factors; name TWO ..... name 3 for 100 extra points.
pH, temperature, enzyme/substrate concentration
300

Which two macromolecules serve as energy sources for cells?

Carbohydrates and lipids

300

These are the monomers of Carbohydrates.

Monosaccharides

300
Nucleic acids are made up of smaller units called ____________ which are joined together.
Nucleotides
300

What does Denature mean?

DESTROY 

300

What four Elements are proteins made of? 

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

400
Which 3 elements are found in ALL macromolecules?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
400

What did the proton say to the electron to start a fight?

I'm sick of your negativity

400
Proteins are made up of smaller building blocks called ____________________.
Amino Acids
400
The place where an enzymes binds to the substrate is called the ____________________.
Active site
400
_____________ are the compounds that enter into a chemical reaction, while ___________ are the compounds that results from a chemical reaction.
Reactants; Products
500

This macromolecule is not water soluble (does not dissolve in water).

What are lipids?

500

What are two functions of lipids?

Long-term energy storage and Create cell membranes

500

This standard shape of a DNA molecule resembles a twisted ladder or a spiral staircase called a.....

Double Helix

500

What model do enzymes follow?

Lock and Key Model

500

Draw an enzymatic reaction. (HINT include: active site, enzyme, substrates, and products)

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