What is one function of Carbohydrates?
Energy, Support (Cellulose - Cell Wall), Recognition (Signaling Molecules)
What is one function of Proteins?
Structure, Enzymes, Transport, Contractile, Hormones, Immunity, Pigment, Recognition, Toxins
What is one function of Lipids?
Cell Membrane, Long Term Energy Storage, Signaling Molecules
What are the bonds between amino acids called?
Peptide Bonds
Identify the following macromolecule (Be Specific)
Monosaccharide
What is the monomer and polymer for Carbohydrates?
(You must get both correct)
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
What is the monomer and polymer for Proteins?
(You must get both correct)
Amino Acid
Polypeptide
What are the monomers (2) and "polymer" groups (3) for Lipids?
(You must get at least 1 of each)
Glycerol/Fatty Acid Tail
Triglycerides/Phospholipids/Steroids
(Not truly polymers)
Name the level of protein structure in this image:
Primary Structure
Identify the following macromolecule (Be Specific)
Amino Acid
What is the term for the reaction that occurs when two monosaccharides are joined together?
Dehydration Synthesis
What determines the function of a protein?
Specific sequence of amino acids
Identify the Lipids as saturated or unsaturated
(Must get both [top- , bottom- ])
Top- Unsaturated
Bottom - Saturated
Name the level of protein structure in this image:
Quaternary Structure
Identify the following macromolecule (Be Specific)
Phospholipid
What are the 2 indicator solutions for Carbohydrates, and what are the expected result?
(Must get both)
Benedict's Reagent - Rust color when heated
Lugol's Iodine - Blue/Black
What is the indicator solution for Proteins, and what is the expected result?
Biuret's Solution (NaOH + CuSO4) - Purple/Black
What is the indicator solution for Lipids, and what are the expected results?
Sudan IV/III - Sudan dissolves in lipids
(Not a solution, jk kidding...)
Name the level of protein structure in this image:
Tertiary Structure
Identify the following macromolecule (Be Specific)
Disaccharide
Most carbohydrates have a specific proportion of Carbon to Hydrogen to Oxygen. What is that proportion? (C:H:O)
1:2:1
How many types of amino acids are there, and how many are essential to humans?
(Must get both correct)
20
8 essential
Draw a diagram of the phospholipid bilayer. Include polarity in your diagram
Head- Polar / Tail - Non-Polar
Name both of the pink structures in this image:
Alpha Helix
Beta Pleated Sheet
Identify the following macromolecule (Be Specific)
Triglyceride
(Lipid - Saturated Fat)