Macromolecules

Exam Questions #1

100

What is the force that holds atoms together?

Chemical bonds

200

What are normal blood sugar levels?

70-110 mg/dl

300

Which type of diabetes is characterized by the inability to produce insulin?

Type 1

400

If you add Biuret's solution to a protein, what color does it turn?

Purple

500

What is the chemical compound for glucose?

C₆H₁₂O₆

Exam Questions #2

100

What is glucagon?

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that raises blood pressure

200

What is the term for the movement of water from an area of high to low concentration?

Osmosis

300

Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?

Type 2

400

If you add Benedict's solution to glucose, what color does it turn?

Yellow/Orange

500

What is the formula for respiration?

C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂ --> CO₂ + H₂O + ATP 

glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water + energy

Function

100

Carbohydrates?

Short-term energy

200

Lipids?

Long-term energy, storage

300

Proteins?

Structure of muscles, emergency energy, building/repairing tissues

400

Starch?

Converts itself into glucose for energy

500

We need another question!!! So here's a random:

Give a food example of both Saturated and Unsaturated fats.

Saturated: Butter

Unsaturated: Avocado, plant fats

(or we'll judge)

Structure

100

Carbohydrates?

Monosaccharides

200

Proteins?

Long chains of amino acids; C, H, O, N

300

Lipids?

Large molecules with C's and H's

400

Sugar?

Glucose

500

Starch?

Polysaccharide

Foods

100

Which macromolecule has these foods?

Candy, soda, fruits

Sugar/Carbohydrates

200

Which macromolecule has these foods?

Meats, beans, nuts

Proteins

300

Which macromolecule has these foods?

Grains, pasta, veggies

Carbohydrates, starch

400

X1.5 JEOPARDY!!!

What is the difference between a positive and negative feedback loop?

Positive: Amplified response

Negative: Homeostasis (Maintain a target set point)

500

Which macromolecule has these foods?

Oils, nuts

Lipids