Carbohydrates
What is Glucose?
The most common monosaccharide and main energy source for cells.
Which out of the 3 fats should you avoid the most:
Saturated - Unsaturated - Trans
Trans
What are Amino Acids?
The monomers that make up protein.
What are DNA & RNA?
The two types of nucleic acids.
What is Carbon?
The element that is the backbone of all molecules.
What is Starch?
A polysaccharide in plants which serves as the main energy storage.
What is the Main Function of Fat?
Energy Storage
What is an Enzyme?
A type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction.
What is Monomers that Make Up Nucleic Acids Called?
Nucleotides.
What is a Covalent Bond?
Chemical bond where atoms share electrons.
What is Photosynthesis?
The process plants go through to transform light energy into carbohydrates.
Which Fat is Best for You?
Saturated - Unsaturated - Trans
Unsaturated
What is a Peptide Bond?
A bond that links amino acids together.
What Shape does DNA Take?
Double Helix.
What is the pH Range?
0-14
What is Cellulose a Major Component In?
The walls that enclose plant cells.
What is the difference between Saturated and Unsaturated Fat?
Unsaturated fat has double bond(s).
What are the 4 Levels of Protein Structure?
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Quaternary
What are the 2 complementary base pairs in DNA?
A and T
C and G
What is the process that breaks down molecules by adding water called?
Hydrolysis
Animals Store Glucose in Poylsaccharide Called What?
Glycogen
Why are fats hydrophobic?
The tails of fat molecules are non-polar which do not mix well with polar water.
Why Does a Denatured Protein No Longer Function Normally?
The function of each protein is due to its specific shape which is lost when a protein denatures.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Are Steriods Good for You?
No.