Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acid
Mystery
100
Identify this structure:
Triglyceride
100
A shortened word for carbohydrates.
Carbs.
100
What is the monomer of Protein?
Amino Acids.
100
What is structure of DNA?
A double helix
100
What is the most present macromolecule in Lucy's favorite ice cream?
Carbs
200
How many tails of fatty acids does a triglyceride have?
Three
200
What are examples of polymers in carbohydrates?
Disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
200
What do enzymes do?
Helps speed up reactions in bodies.
200
What are well known names for nucleic acids?
RNA, and DNA
200
Name threes songs with food titles.
Espresso, Apple, Applejack, diet pepsi, chicken teriyaki.
300
What are the key differences between saturated and Unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and have a straight tail, unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and have a crooked tail.
300
What are the two main functions of carbohydrates?
Livings thing use carbs as a main source of energy.
Some plants/animals use carbs for structural purposes.
300
What type of covalent bond is formed by a condensation reaction between one amino acid and another?
Peptide Bond.
300
Is Ribose a component of DNA or RNA?
RNA
300
What is Lucy's favorite macromolecule?
Lipids.
400
What are three primary uses of lipids?
Possible answers: Important part of the cell membrane, waterproof coverings,insulate organs, stores energy.
400
Name the three different possible forms of Carbohydrates and one example for each
Name Examples
Monosaccharides, glucose,fructose,
Disaccharides,sucrose, lactose, maltose.
Polysaccharide, starch, Glycogen, cellulose
400
What percentage of your body does protein make up?
20%
400
Nucleotides are made up of a _____ group.
Phosphate group
400
Which organelle in plant/animal cells transport/store Lipids and carbs?
Smooth ER.
500
What are the elements that make up glycerol?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
500
During glycolysis what energy is formed?
ATP
500
Name three general functions of proteins.
possible answers:
Enzymes(speed up reactions),production of hormones,carriers.
500
What are the bases of DNA?
adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T).
500
Name the elements CHNOPS and why are they important?
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur. They make up biological molecules, such as lipids,carbs,proteins, and nucleic acids.