Protein
Lipids
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Miscellaneous
100
Name the monomer of a protein.
Amino Acid
100
Name the polymer for a lipid
Triglyceride
100
Name the monomer of a nucleic acid
Nucleotide
100
Define organic
Found in living things/ carbon based
100
What key structural features can be used for identification of a protein?
1. Nitrogen (NH2) amino group 2. Carboxyl group (COOH) 3. R group
200
Name the indicator used to test for the presence of proteins
Biuret Reagent
200
What is the indicator test for lipids
Sudan 3
200
What is the function of nucleic acids
Store and transmit genetic information
200
What 4 elements make up macromolecules
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen Or CHON
300
32. What color indicates a positive test?
Violet
300
A positive test stains cells what color
Red
300
Who discovered them?
V Friedrich Miesche
300
What type of bond joins monomers into polymers?
Covalent Bonds
300
What key structural features can be used for identification of a lipid
1. Saturated: there are no double bonds between carbon atoms 2. Unsaturated: bending, at least 1 double bond between carbon atoms 3. Triglycerides: 3 fatty acid tails 4. Phospholipids: phosphate 5. Steroids: fused carbon rings
400
Name the polymer of a protein
Polypeptide
400
Name 4 functions of lipids.
1. Energy Storage 2. Make up biological membranes 3. Waterproof covering 4. Sends chemical messages
400
Tyes of Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA
400
To link monomers into polymers, what type of reaction occurs?
Condensation Reaction
400
Name the one that is liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated
500
What are the functions of proteins?
1. Structural support 2. Transport (across membranes) 3. Send cellular signals 4. Speeds up chemical reactions
500
Lipids that serve as chemical messengers are called
Steriods
500
What key structural features can be used for identification of a nucleic acid?
1. Phosphate group 2. Sugar bound to the phosphate group 3. Nitrogen base bound to the sugar
500
Name the four functions of carbohydrates
1. Carbon Source 2. Support 3. Energy Source 4. Storage (energy)
500
2 types of fats.
Saturated and Unsaturated