Explaining
What is the monomer of carbohydrates called?
monosaccharides
Name one biomolecule of a Nucleic Acid
- DNA
- RNA
Triglycerides are a biomolecule of which macromolecule?
Lipids
Name three biomolecules of protein
- Enzymes
-Keratin
- Collagen
- Hemoglobin
- Immunoglobulins
- Actin and Myosin
- Insulin
What food are complex sugars found in? Give three examples.
-whole grains
-beans
-legumes,
-vegetables
-some fruits
Name four biomolecules of lipids
- Cholesterol
- Triglyceride
-Phospholipids
- Fatty acids
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Define enzyme
-a protein that acts as a biological catalyst, speeding up specific chemical reactions within living organisms by lowering the activation energy required.
-essential for processes like digestion, muscle function, and cell growth,
- remain unchanged after the reaction they catalyze.
Name the 4 macromolecules and what they do
- Carbohydrates: quick energy
- Lipids: long-term energy, cell membranes, hormones
- Proteins: structural support, enzymes, carriers
- Nucleic Acid: storing genetic information
Define what a phospholipid is?
a type of lipid that forms the fundamental structural basis of cell membranes
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones, what does this mean?
they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.