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Biomolecules
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Vocabulary
Enzymes
100
What are the four main biomolecules?
Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids
100

What is the function of nucleic acids?

Genetic traits; heredity

100

The two digestive system organs that do mechanical digestion?

Mouth and stomach
100
What is the difference between organic and inorganic molecules?
Organic--contains carbon Inorganic--does NOT contain carbon
100
What is the purpose of an enzyme?
To catalyze (speed up) a chemical reaction
200

Glycogen, cellulose, starch, fructose are examples of 

carbohydrates

200
What is the function of lipids in a person's diet?
Long-term energy storage
200

Lipase, amylase and trypsin are secreted into what digestive system organ?

small intestine

200
A polymer is composed of what?
Monomers
200
How does an enzyme affect the energy level required to start a reaction?
Lowers it
300
Name two monomers and one polymer of carbohydrates.
Monomers--glucose, fructose Polymers--starch, glycogen, cellulose
300
What is the function of structural proteins, and where are they usually found in the cell?
Structure; cell membrane
300

Which of the four biomolecules are present in an egg?

Lipids, Protein

300

The positive and negative charges on water make it 

polar

300
What happens to an enzyme after it performs its "job" on a molecule?
Nothing; it ends up the same as when it started
400
What are the monomers of proteins, and how many are there?
Amino Acids 20
400
What kind of carbohydrates function as long-term energy storage?
Polymers/Polysaccharides = starch, vegetables, grains, bread
400
What does Benedict's solution test for and what color indicates a positive reaction?
Simple sugars (mono- and di-saccharides); any color besides blue
400
Water moving through a paper towel is an example of

capillary action

400
What is the name of the place on an enzyme where its molecule binds?
Active site
500
What are the three parts of a nucleotide (monomer of DNA/RNA)?
Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous base
500

Enzymes, Transport, and Regulation are functions of what kind of macromolecule?

Protein?

500
What solution is used to test for Complex sugars, and what color indicates a positive result?
Lugol's solution; black/brown
500

What two water properties relate to capillary action?

adhesion and cohesion

500
Name one factor that can affect how well an enzyme works
Temperature, pH (acid/base solution), Substrate concentration, Denatured enzyme