Monomers
Definition of a monomer.
The smaller subunits that join together to make up a larger molecule.
Definition of a polymer.
The larger molecules that are made up of smaller subunits.
Carbohydrates and sugars make up this shape.
A ring/ hexagon
This macromolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.
Nucleic Acids
Elements are joined together via ____ to make molecules
Bonds
Amino acids are the monomer of...
Proteins
Polysaccharides
What type of fatty acid has a double bond that causes a bend in the chain.
This macromolecule is known to provide quick energy.
Carbohydrates
The 6 most common elements that make up life.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Uracil are examples of...
Nucleic acids (nitrogenous bases specifically)
DNA and RNA are examples of...
Polynucleotides/ Polymers of Nucleic Acids
Most lipids come in the form of fatty acid chains except...
Steroids/ Hormones
Phospholipids make up this important cell structure.
Cell Membrane
Name the 3 elements that are in every macromolecule.
C, H, O
Fatty acids
3 glycerol + 3 fatty acid chains
Triglyceride
What happens to proteins when they denature that causes them to loose their function?
They unfold
Proteins have many functions, define these 3
Enzymes-
Antibodies-
Genetic Expression-
Enzymes speed up reactions
Antibodies help to fight off infections/ sickness
Proteins provide genetic expression by being created from DNA
Why is carbon so important?
It can make 4 bonds, is stable, and can bond with itself.
The formula for the most common carbohydrate monomer
C6H12O6
(Glucose)
Name 3 Polymers of Carbohydrates and where they come from.
Starch (Plants),Glycogen (Animals), Cellulose (Plants)
What is the name of the shape of DNA?
Double helix
Nucleotides are usually found in DNA/ RNA, what is an example of a nucleotide that is not and is instead a molecule used for energy.
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Organic chemistry is the study of chemistry involving this element.
Carbon