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 Rice Noodles

100

Proteins are made up of smaller building blocks called ____________________.

Amino Acids

100

Enzymes are 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 

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

Identify the enzymes that break down proteins and lipids.

What are protease and lipase?

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").

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

Which macromolecule does a baby bird use to develop muscles, feathers, and a beak?

Proteins

500

These are the four parts of a lipid.

What are: Glycerol and Fatty acid chain x 3

500

Describe the differences between starch and simple sugar.

Starch is less energy for a longer time; simple sugar is more energy for a shorter time.

500

How many different types of proteins are common?

What is 20?

500

What is the impact of high heat or a change in pH on enzymes?

They become denatured which changes their shape and they can no longer connect with their substrate?

500

Which macromolecule does a squirrel rely on while running and jumping from tree to tree while gathering nuts for the winter?

Carbohydrates

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