Biomolecules

Question 1

Any of numerous substances that are produced by cells and living organisms.

Answer 1

Biomolecules

Question 2

Biological Molecules are also called

Answer 2

macromolecules

Question 3

p____ (big) (except lipids) built from
m____ (small)

Answer 3

polymers, monomers

Question 4

4 types of macromolecules (C,P,L,N)

Answer 4

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

Question 5

A combination of all small units except lipids.

Answer 5

macromolecules

considered macro because of collective molecules they get bigger; small units joined together by chemical bonds

Question 6

3 major chemistry bonds

strongest and weakest?

Answer 6

1. Covalent- strongest
2. Ionic
3. Hydrogen bonds- weakest

Question 7

Removal of water (H2O) molecules gives them the ability to attach

• removes a water molecule, forming a new bond

Answer 7

Dehydration Synthesis Reaction

Remember:
Dehydration - Removal of water
Synthesis - Create

Question 8

means to break down

Answer 8

“lysis”

Question 9

Water forces itself between molecules so that it will be cut in the middle (opposite of dehydration synthesis reaction)

Answer 9

Hydrolysis

Question 10

Carbohydrates,Protein
and Nucleic Acids are made of m____

Answer 10

monomers

Question 11

Something small to something big → Turns into what?

Answer 11

Food

Question 12

Our body has 1 objective

Answer 12

Breaking food into smaller and smaller pieces Bodies don’t know how to deal with big molecules