Carbohydrates
Elements in Carbohydrates
C,H,O
Elements in Lipids
C,H,O
Elements in Proteins
C,H,O,N
Elements in Nucleic Acids
C,H,O,N,P
What percent of your body is made up of CHONPS?
96%
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Glucose, starch, fructose
Fats, Oils, Waxes
What is the function of Proteins?
Found in almost EVERY cell process
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
Nucleotide
If someone decided to become a bodybuilder, they would need to increase their intake of this
Protein
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Main energy source
What is the main function of lipids in living organisms?
Long term energy
How do enzymes, a type of protein, function in biological reactions?
They speed up chemical reactions
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Transmit and store genetic information
If someone was about to run a marathon, they would need a meal with a lot of this macromolecule
Carbohydrates
What would we find carbohydrates in at the grocery store?
Bread, dressings, pasta, EVERYTHING
What do lipids not dissolve in?
Water (solubility test)
Where in your body are proteins found?
Collagen or muscles
One example of Nucleic Acids
DNA or RNA
The monomer of this macromolecule is called an amino acid
Protein
What do plants use carbohydrates for?
Structure
Where do you use lipids in everyday life?
Showers, it is found in soap
What is an example of a protein?
Enzymes, inulin, hemoglobin
What is an example of something that you get from your DNA
Eye color, height, hair color, genetic disorders
This macromolecule would be the primary one in candy
Carbohydrates