Monomers
What is the definition of a "monomer"?
Single subunits that are used to build polymers
What is the definition of a polymer?
a substance made up of many smaller molecules, called monomers, that are bonded together to form long chains or network
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Short term energy storage! Think - running a marathon, playing a big game
What molecules end in -ose? Give me the specific molecules and what type of macro they are!
Sugars/Carbohydrates
What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?
Protein
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
What is the polymer of carbohydrates?
Polysaccharides
What is the main function of lipids?
LONG TERM energy storage. Your body stores it in case it needs energy later and carbs aren't available!
These molecules end in -ase. Give me the specific molecule and what type of macro they are!
Enzymes/proteins
They speed reactions up
What is the monomer of proteins?
Amino Acids
What is the polymer of proteins?
Polypeptides/proteins
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
Store and transmit hereditary/ genetic information
Fats and oils are examples of this macromolecule
Lipids
Do reactions with enzymes require more energy to begin or less energy to begin?
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
What is the polymer of nucleic acids?
Nucleic Acids/DNA or RNA
What is the most diverse macromolecule in terms of its function(s)?
Proteins!
Sugars and starches are an example of this macromolecule
Carbohydrates
Do enzymes get used up in a reaction?
NO! They do NOT get used up. This is why they are called catalysts!
What is the monomer of lipids? (THINK back to our notes!!!)
There is not a true monomer! They are built from a glycerol molecule and fatty acid tails
What are the two components of lipids?
Glycerol backbone and fatty acid tails
List 3 specific functions of proteins
Enzymes, Antibodies, Hormones, structure of muscles and bones, transport things into and out of cells, food source
Put the below macros in order for what your body will break down for energy first, second, and last.
Carbs, Lipids, proteins (last resort)
If the temperature or pH of a reaction is not right for the enzyme, what happens to it?
It can become denatured.