Macromolecules and Water
When you string several monomers together, you get this
What is a polymer?
This is the monomer of proteins
Amino acids
This is the monomer of sugars
What is a monosaccharide?
Lipids are _____ molecules that don't mix with water
Non-polar
All organic molecules have this element
What is carbon?
This level of structure is concerned with the order of amino acids
Primary
Sugars and other large molecules can be broken down via a _____ reaction
What is hydrolysis?
The most important two functions of lipids are these:
Cell membrane formation and energy storage
Water is a _____ molecule
Polar
What are alpha helices and beta plated sheets
Sugars are primarily used for ____-term energy storage
Short
This substance can cause a positive drug test because it is lipid soluble
What is THC?
This is the process by which certain proteins and enzymes lose their shape due to adverse environmental conditions
What is denaturization?
This carbohydrate helps support plant bodies and is very difficult to digest
What is cellulose?
This type of fat is banned because of its tendency to clog arteries
What are trans fats?
This type of reaction makes bigger molecules by removing water
Dehydration synthesis
This is a protein famous for its large size, being made up of 33,000 amino acids
What is titin?
Sugars make up these things that are found on the outside of the cell membrane- they are useful for intercellular communication
Receptors
These are the two main monomers of lipids
What are glycerol and fatty acid tails