Macromolecule Functions
Two functions of carbohydrates
What is short term energy use, cell wall structure.
Shape of a triglyceride or 3 long branches/chains with CHO. Contains glycerol.
What is lipids.
Type of molecule with a positive and negative region.
What is polar.
As density decreases, volume increases.
What is expansion upon freezing.
Is lowered due to enzymes.
What is activation energy.
Two functions of lipids
What is long term energy use, insulation.
Shape of a hexagon with CHO. Monosaccharide.
What is glucose.
When water sticks to other water molecules.
What is cohesion.
Water can dissolve most salt and sugar based solutes.
What is universal solvent.
Allows plants to move water from their roots to leaves.
What is cohesion.
Two function of Nucleic Acids
What is store genetic information and protein synthesis.
Contains nitrogen and made of amino acids
What is proteins.
Connects water molecules to other water molecules. Weak.
What is hydrogen bond.
Solute mixed in a solvent.
Includes glycogen, chitin, cellulose.
What is carbohydrates.
Two functions of proteins
Structure for hair, nails, skin. Speeds up reactions.
Contains nitrogen and phosphorus. Either single or double stranded, made of nucleotides.
What is nucleic acids.
Allows water to stick to other objects other than water.
What is adhesion.
Allows water striders to stand on water.
What is cohesion or surface tension.
Includes DNA and RNA.
What is nucleic acids.
Element essential to life due to ability to make 4 bonds making large branches, chains and rings.
What is carbon.
Includes fats, oils, waxes and cholesterol.
What is lipids.
Allows water to hold a large amount of heat before changing temperature.
What is high specific heat or moderate temperature.
Allows water to have versatility as a solvent.
What is polarity.
Denatures enzymes.
What is too acidic, too basic, too hot, too cold, too high or low concentration.