Macromolecules
Name the four macromolecules
What are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
Results in elevated blood glucose levels
Both
The energy we get from food is measured in what unit
Calories
Which organ releases insulin?
Pancreas
Which type of feedback loop keeps your body temperature at homeostasis?
Negative
Amino acids are the monomers for what polymer?
Proteins
Caused by a lack of insulin
Type 1
A monosaccharide is what kind of macromolecule?
Carbohydrate
People who eat sugar-rich food are prone to which type of diabetes?
Type 2
Childbirth is an example of what kind of feedback loop?
Positive
Which macromolecule does the body use first for energy?
Carbohydrates
Caused by inability to use insulin
Which monomer has 20 different variable groups
Amino Acids
When is glucagon released in the body?
Hypoglycemia (when blood sugar is low)
You eat a lot of salty popcorn. Your body immediately starts retaining water and making you feel thirsty. What kind of feedback loop is this?
A triglyceride is made up of what four parts?
One glycerol head and three fatty acid tails
Usually presents before the age of 20
Type 1
Many sugars (monosaccharides)
In what condition do cells shrink due to water being taken out to balance blood glucose concentrations?
Hyperglycemia (hypertonic)
Negative
Name the three chemical indicator tests and what they're testing for
Biuret's - Proteins
Benedicts - Simple sugars (simple carbs)
Iodine - Starch (complex carbs)
Symptoms include thirst, frequent unrination, and dehydration
Both
A by-product of dehydration synthesis is what?
H2O
Insulin is what type of macromolecule?
Protein
When you are cut, chemicals are released to signal that platelets need to be made to clot the blood. Platelet formation releases more chemicals, which causes more platelets to form. What type of feedback loop is this?
Positive