BIO TEST #2 Flashcards
dehydration synthesis
A reaction that joins monomers to create dimers or polymers by removing H2O
Hydrolysis
a reaction that splits apart a polymer into shorter molecules by adding H2O
examples of macromolecules
Nucleic acid, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
why do we need to eat?
because food provides our body with things we cant produce and helps with growth and development
monosaccharide
single carbohydrate molecule
disaccharide
two carbohydrate molecules linked together
Polysaccharide
more than 3 carbohydrate molecules linked together
amino acid
a molecule that combines to make protein
saturated
solid at room temp. and is animal based like fats and lards
unsaturated
liquid at room temp. and are plant based like oils
triglyceride
a molecule made up of one glycerol linked to three fatty chains
hormones
molecule that acts like a Messager to the body
carbohydrates functions
they help with brain activity and brain functions
starch
they store energy in plants
glycogen
In humans they store energy in the liver
cellulose
cellulose is used is used to help build up plants cells cell wall
glucose
Its a primary source of energy, its a type of carbohydrate with a reaction of C6H12O6
where does the digestion of carbs take place
in the small intestine
what are the building blocks of lipids
glycerol, and three fatty acids. lipids are found in fats, oils and steroids
Lipids function
they are a source or energy, they insulate the body, cushion organs, and important for hormones
monounsaturated
contains one c-c double bond
polyunsaturated
contains more than one c-c double bond
where does lipid digestion take place
In the small intestine