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100

Which six elements make up biomolecules?

CHNOPS (carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur)

100

What is a monomer of carbohydrates called? Provide THREE EXAMPLES

Monosaccharide (Glucose, Fructose, Galactose)

100

What is a polymer of carbohydrates called? Provide THREE EXAMPLES

Polysaccharide (Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose)

100

The body breaks down simple and complex carbs for energy. What is the difference between the release of energy between simple carbs and complex carbs??

Mono = quick burst of IMMEDIATE energy ; Poly = Slower release of energy over a longer period of time

200

The type of COVALENT BOND that forms from the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid

Peptide bond

300

Identify the functional group: (O-H) and state its chemical property

Hydroxyl, POLAR

300

The chemical reaction used to join monomers to create a polymer

DEHYDRATION SYNTHESIS

Dehydrate = water is removed

Synthesis = to build or create

400

Identify the functional group (C=O O-H) and state its chemical property

Carboxyl, ACIDIC (H+ donor)

500

Identify the functional group (C=O) and state its chemical property 

Carbonyl, POLAR

500
Saliva is primarily composed of WATER, and aids in the process of digestion from the moment food enters your mouth. Predict how digestion would be impacted if a person's salivary gland's were unable to produce saliva. 

No Saliva = no water = NO HYDROLYSIS

Hydrolysis = used to break down polymers into monomers. 

Difficult to swallow, indigestion, pain, etc.