Macromolecules
Carbs/Lipids
Proteins/Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
Macromolecules II
100
What are the four types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
100

Name a food rich in carbohydrates.

Pasta Bread Fruit Potatoes

100
Proteins are made up of smaller building blocks called ____________________.
Amino Acids
100
An enzymes is an example of which macromolecule?
Protein
100
Which macromolecule contains Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Phosphorous?
Nucleic Acids
200
True or False: Macromolecules are VITAL to the survival of living things.
TRUE
200
This macromolecule is not water soluble.
What are lipids?
200

Name an example of nucleic acids.

DNA and RNA

200

An enzyme is a biochemical catalyst which ___________________________________.

Speeds up a chemical reaction.

200
_____________ are the compounds that enter into a chemical reaction, while ___________ are the compounds that results from a chemical reaction.
Reactants; Products
300
Which macromolecules serve as energy sources for cells?
Carbohydrates and lipids
300

What are the two main functions of lipids?

Long-term energy storage Create cell membranes insulation

300
Nucleic acids are made up of smaller units called ____________ which are joined together.
Nucleotides
300
How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?
By LOWERING the ACTIVATION ENERGY
300
Enzyme activity can be affected by many factors; name TWO ..... name 3 for 100 extra points.
pH, temperature, enzyme/substrate concentration
400
Which 3 elements are found in ALL macromolecules?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
400
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Provide quick energy
400

What is the function of nucleic acids?

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

400
The place where an enzymes binds to the substrate is called the ____________________.
Active site
400

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

See board

500

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Amino Acids

500

Building Blocks of Carbhoydrates

What is Simple Sugars?

500

Examples of Proteins

Meat, Eggs, Chicken

500

Enzymes work as Lock and Key what does this mean?

Specific shape determines function

500

Define Denature

When an enzyme loses a shape due high heat

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