Biochem

Macromolecules Elements

100

What elements make up Carbs?

C, H, O

200

What elements make up Lipids

C, H, O

300

What elements are in Proteins?

C, H, O, N

400

What elements are in all types of macromolecules?

C, H, and O

500

Bonus: What elements make up nucleic acids?

C, H, O, N, P

Macromolecules functions

100

What macromolecule is used for short term energy?

carbs

200

The macromolecule responsible for most of the things that make you, you

proteins

300

What macromolecule is used for long term energy

lipids

400

Name a function of lipids other than long term energy

Insulator

Organ protection

500

What macromolecule can be used for structural purposes?

carbs

Nutriton

100

What macromolecules can nutrition labels give you?

carbs, fats, and protein

200

If you want to build muscle, you should eat foods high in...

protein

300

I'm in the middle of a game, I am feeling sluggish, what might be a good item to consume?

gatorade, candy, etc.

400

What is the calorie count for the macromolecules we talked about in class?

Lipids: 9

Carbs: 4

Proteins: 4

500

What type of sugar has an extended release of energy?

starch

monomers

100

what is the monomer(s) of lipids?

glycerol + fatty acids

200

what is the monomer(s) of carbohydrates?

monosaccharides

300

List a specific example of a monomer of carbohydrates, what sugar is a monomer?

glucose, fructose

400

What is the monomer(s) of proteins?

amino acids

500

How many different amino acids are there and what makes them different?

20, the R group changes

Extra

100

When you build many monomers together we call it a...

polymer

200

When you combine two monomers, you must do...

dehydration synthesis

300

When you break apart 2 monomers, you must do...

hydrolysis

400

What is the chemical formula for a monosaccharide

C₆H₁₂O₆

500

Amino acids are joined together by...

peptide bonds