Water
Which does not belong: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, dissolving fats?
dissolving fats
Which elements are highligh electronegative in organisms?
O and N
monomer
monosaccharide
two functional groups in all amino acids
carboxyl group and amino group
type of fats liquid at room temperature
unsaturated
Why is water considered polar?
unequal sharing of electrons between O and H
Which macromolecules contain nitrogen?
proteins & nucleic acids
structural polysaccharide found in plant cells
cellulose
bond formed between amino acids
peptide bond
unique property of lipids
hydrophobic
Allows water to move from roots to leaves in plants
adhesion & cohesion
dehydration synthesis
forms bonds by removing water molecules
The removal of a monosaccharide from a polysaccaride requires the addition of
water
amino acids properties determined by ___.
side chain
three categories of lipids
fats, phospholipids, steroids
bonds formed between adjacent water molecules
hydrogen bonds
how many water molecules are needed to hydrolyze a 12 monomer polymer
11
storage molecule for energy in plants
starch
hydrophilic amino acids will be found where on a protein?
outside of protein close to water
one way lipids are used by organisms
cell membranes, blubber/insulation, wax/oil protective layer
property of water that helps regulate body temperature
high specific heat
How many carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms?
C8H12O2
Likely formula for 5 carbon monosaccharide
C5H10O5
what monomer would comprise the enzyme alpha amylase
amino acids
bond that joins fatty acids to glycerol molecule in triglyceride
ester linkage