Vocabulary & Other Questions
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
100
What is an active site?
the part of an enzyme where the chemical reaction occurs
100
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Sugar
100
What are the monomers of lipids?
fatty acids, glycerol
100
What is the monomer of proteins?
amino acids
100
What is the function of nucleic acids?
to store genetic info, heredity
200
What is a catalyst?
something that speeds up a chemical process
200
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
Short term energy storage
200
What is the primary function of lipids?
long term energy storage and insulin
200
T or F: a function of proteins is to store genetic information.
False
200
This is single stranded and there are 3 types used in protein production. What is it?
RNA
300
What does a chemical bond do?
holds two atoms together and stores energy
300
What are the elements in carbohydrates?
C,H,O
300
Name 2 examples of steriods.
estrogen, testosterone, cholesterol
300
What is an example of a function of proteins?
Structure, movement, catalyst, and much more!
300
What are the elements of nucleic acids?
C,H,O,N,P
400
What is pH?
a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
400
How is chitin beneficial to insects?
Structure and support (insect exoskeletons)
400
What is the point of waxes?
Protection (ear wax)
400
Insulin is a protein. What does it do?
Regulates blood sugar
400
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
500
What is a phospholipid?
a type of lipid that makes up the cell membrane
500
double sugar consisting of two monosaccharides
What is a disaccharide?
500
What are the 2 types of triglycerides?
saturated fats and unsaturated fats
500
What are the elements of proteins?
C,H,O,P
500
What is a nucleotide made of?
a phosphate, sugar, and a nitrogen base
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