biomolecules Flashcards

1
Q

any molecules that are produced by a living organism, including large macromolecules such as…
proteins
polysaccharides
lipids
nucleic acids

A

biomolecules

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2
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most common biomolecule
primary energy source of our body

A

carbohydrates

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3
Q

(CH20)n is the formula of what?

A

carbohydrates

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4
Q

Simple sugars (C6H12O6)

A

Monosaccharides

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5
Q

Glucose

A

blood sugar

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6
Q

fructose

A

fruit sugar

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7
Q

(found in milk with glucose)

A

galactose

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8
Q

Double sugars (C12H22O11)

A

Disaccharides

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9
Q

malt sugar (glucose + glucose)

A

maltose

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10
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milk sugar (glucose + galactose)

A

lactose

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11
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table sugar (glucose + fructose)

A

sucrose

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12
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Complex sugars (C6H10O5)n where n is the number of carbon atoms

A

Polysaccharides

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13
Q

Used for energy storage in plants
provide a quick form of energy for the body

A

starch

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14
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Used for energy storage in animals

A

glycogen

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15
Q

When the body doesn’t need glucose for energy, it stores it in the ____ and _____ in the form of glycogen.

A

liver and muscles

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16
Q

Found in plants, cell walls, bark of trees
Gives us fiber

17
Q

Forms exoskeleton of certain insects and crustaceans

18
Q

test used to determine presence of starch in materials

A

iodine test

19
Q

color change ranging from violet ▶️ black

A

positive result (meaning starch is present)

20
Q

was yellow color of the iodine solution.

A

NEGATIVE RESULT (no starch)

21
Q

test used for simple carbohydrates.

A

benedict’s test

22
Q

Body-building molecules which help us grow
Transport molecules in and out of the cell
Control speed of chemical reactions
Used for growth and repair

23
Q

building blocks of protein

A

amino acids

24
Q

a chemical test used to determine presence of a peptide bond (chemical bond between amino acids) in a substance.

A

Biuret Test

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if the reagent changes from blue to purple.
positive result
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reagent remains blue
negative result
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NOT necessarily from food Biomolecular components of hereditary materials and are present in DNA
Nucleic Acids
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building blocks of nucleic acids
nucleotides
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energy-giving molecules, but commonly known as stored-energy molecules store more energy than carbohydrates and proteins.
lipids
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bulding blocks of lipid
fatty acids
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Ethanol is added to sample.
Ethanol Emulsion Test
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substance remains colorless & NO emulsion is formed.
NOT PRESENT
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layer of cloudy white suspension forms above the solution.
PRESENT