True or False: a monomer is multiple molecules attached by chemical bonds
false- monomers are single molecules
What is the Carbohydrate composition? Name ALL 3 elements
C, H, O aka "CHO"
What is the function of Carbohydrates in humans?
Source of fast energy
Which molecule is hydrophobic on the inside and hydrophilic on the outside when it forms a membrane?
lipid
Name one animal source of protein AND one plant source of protein.
Must have both for points
Answers will vary
Meat, dairy, nuts, and legumes are all high in protein.
True or False: proteins are made of monomers called amino acids
True
What is the Lipid composition? Name ALL 3 elements
C, H, O aka "CHO"
What is the Lipid Function? Name 1
Source of long term energy
insulation
make up cell membrane
Which molecule do enzymes belong to?
Proteins
True of False: Humans cannot produce biomolecules like carbs, lipids and fats. We need to consume them.
True.
What is the monomer of protein?
Amino Acid
What is the Protein composition? Name ALL 4 elements
C, H, O, N aka "CHON"
What is the function of Protein? Name 1
Enzymes
Muscle Development
Support Immune Syster
Which biomolecule is made in the process of photosynthesis?
Carbohydrate- glucose
True or False: Glucose is mainly stored by lipids in the human body.
false
glucose, fructose or galactose
Which biomolecule is in ring shapes?
Carbohydrates
Which biomolecule is stored as a long term energy in our fat cells?
lipids
What is the purpose of nucleic acids?
Store genetic information
Animal cell membranes are made from _______
lipids
What are the monomers of lipids?
Fatty Acid and Glycerol
In proteins, amino acids bond together to form _______
polypeptides or polymers
(spelling doesn't count)
Name the two biomolecules used for energy
Carbs and lipids
Need both for points
What is the molecule animal cells produce for energy through cell respiration using glucose and oxygen?
ATP
True or False: Cellulose is broken down in the human digestive system into glucose molecules
False
Humans don't have the enzymes or stomach structure to break down cellulose