Carbs – Fuel & Fiber
This is the monomer of carbohydrates.
Glucose / simple sugar / monosaccahrides
These are the building blocks of proteins.
Amino acids
This process builds polymers by removing water.
Condensation reactions
You eat a banana. Which carbohydrate provides quick energy?
Glucose
I’m found in bread and pasta. I store energy in plants.
This polysaccharide stores energy in plants like potatoes.
Starch
The number of protein monomers
20
This process breaks down polymers by adding water.
Hydrolysis
After a workout, why is it helpful to eat a complete protein like eggs?
To repair and build muscle tissue.
I’m in meat, eggs, and beans. I help build and repair your body.
protein
This carbohydrate gives structure to plant cell walls but humans can’t digest it.
Cellulose/fiber
These 9 amino acids must come from food because your body can’t make them.
essential amino acids
The process that digests starch in the body when you eat potatoes
hydrolysis
Why is fiber important in your diet even if you can’t digest it?
It helps digestion and keeps your gut healthy.
I’m in olive oil and butter. I store long-term energy.
Lipids
This is where animals store extra glucose for later use.
Glycogen
This type of protein/food has all 20 amino acids
complete protein
Glucose monomers come together to form ________
(choose any two answers)
the polysaccharides, disaccahrides
A student eats only chips and soda for lunch. Name one missing macromolecule.
Protein or fiber-rich carbohydrates.
I’m in celery and wood. I give plants strength, but you can’t digest me.
cellulose
How are starch and cellulose similar and how are they different? Think of structure
They are both made of glucose. Starch is for energy; cellulose is for structure.
Name any two functions of proteins in the human body.
enzymes, structure, hormones, hair, skin, carrying oxygen
Predict what would happen if a person lacked the enzyme for hydrolysis in the small intestine.
They couldn’t break down food → no energy, malnutrition.
Suggest one improvement to a diet of rice and vegetables to support growth.
Add a complete protein (e.g., chicken, eggs, tofu).
I’m in your muscles and liver. I store energy for when you need it.
glycogen