Lipids
Elements in Lipids?
CHO
Elements in Carbohydrates?
CHO
Elements in Proteins?
CHON
Elements in Nucleic Acids?
CHONP
What is it called when the enzyme is changed due to extreme conditions.
Denaturation
Monomer of Lipids/
Monomer of Proteins?
amino acid
What two things cause an enzyme to denature?
Increase temperature and change in pH.
Polymer of Lipids (examples)
fats, oils, waxes
Polymer of carbohydrates and example?
Polysaccharide (starch, glycogen, cellulose)
Polymer of proteins?
Polypeptide
Polymer/examples of Nucleic Acids?
DNA and RNA
What do enzymes lower in order to speed up chemical reactions?
activation energy
Function of lipids?
Long term energy storage, protection, and insulation
Function of Carbohydrates?
Quick energy
Function of proteins?
Immunity, building muscle, making chemical reactions quicker, transporting oxygen, etc.
Function of nucleic acids?
store genetic information
What is the location on the enzyme called where the substrate binds?
Active site
What type of fat is solid at room temperature?
Saturated fat
Name 2 examples of proteins found in your own body.
Enzymes, hemoglobin, insulin, testosterone, estrogen, etc.
How do you know if something is an organic compound?
It has a carbon backbone.
What is another word for something that speeds up a chemical reaction?
catalyst