Macromolecules
What are the four macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Pasta and wheat bread are an example of what type of macromolecule?
Carbohydrate
What is the monomer for lipids?
Fatty acids and glycerol
DNA and RNA are examples of what type of macromolecule?
Nucleic Acids
What is the monomer for protein?
Amino Acids
What is the monomer for carbohydrates?
Monosaccharide or Simple Sugars
What chemical tests for glucose?
Benedicts
Enzymes are what type of macromolecule?
Protein
This type of macromolecule has a ratio of 1:2:1 for Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.
Carbohydrates
What is the monomer for Nucleic Acids?
Nucleotides
The chemical iodine tests for what macromolecule (Be specific)?
Carbohydrate - Starch
The protein that is most abundant in the body and forms the skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones is what?
Collagen
Cholesterol and hormones are examples of what type of macromolecule?
Lipids
What type of carbohydrate is found in the cell wall of plants?
Cellulose
What is the function of proteins?
Provide structure, strength, and support
What is the process where polymers are broken down into monomers by adding water?
Hydrolysis
If an unknown sample has a positive iodine test, which of the following foods is it likely to be? --> Chicken, Pasta, or Butter
Pasta
What specific type of lipid makes up the membranes in cells?
Phospholipids
What is the difference between monomer and polymer?
Monomer = Smallest, most basic unit of polymer (1)
Polymer = Several linked monomers (more than 1, many)
What is the process of making polymers from monomers where water is removed?
Dehydration Synthesis