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1
Q

Define macromolecule

A

Large organic, molecules that make up all living things

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2
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Define what a monomer is

A

small basic sub-units

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3
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Define what a polymer is

A

Larger more complex structure made of monomers

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4
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What is a carbohydrates main function

A

Short term energy storage

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5
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What are the other uses of carbohydrates?

A

Structure, transport and signaling

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6
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Where are carbohydrates found?

A

In sugar and starches

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7
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What is a carbohydrates monomer?

A

Monosaccharide (single sugar molecules)

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8
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What is a carbohydrates polymer?

A

polysaccharide (larger sugar molecules)

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9
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What is a carbohydrates energy storage number?

A

4 calories/gram

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10
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What is the main function of a lipid?

A

Long term energy storage

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11
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What are the other uses of a lipid?

A

Insulation, protection and structure

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12
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Where are lipids found?

A

Fats, oils, phospholipids (cell membrane) and Steroids

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13
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What is lipids monomer?

A

Fatty acid

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14
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What is lips polymer?

A

Trigliceride

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15
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What is the number of energy storage for a lipid?

A

9 calories/gram

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16
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When will. your body start breaking down lipids?

A

When it runs out of easy to access carbs it will break lipids down for energy next.

17
Q

Make sure to study little lipid guy

18
Q

What is a proteins main function?

A

It has no main function because it does everything

19
Q

Where are proteins found?

A

Meat, nuts and dairy products but are made by your body

20
Q

What is a proteins monomer?

A

animoacids

21
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What is a proteins polymer?

A

polypeptide

22
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What is the number of energy storage for a protein?

A

4 calories/gram

23
Q

When does the body start breaking down proteins for energy

24
Q

Look at folding thing in binder

25
Q

What is the main function of nucleic acids?

A

Informational molecules that store, transmit, and express our genetic information and contain the instructions for making proteins.

26
Q

Where is nucleic acid found?

A

In DNA and RNA

27
Q

Where do you get your nucleic acid from?

A

Your parents

28
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What is nucleic acids monomer?

A

nucleotide

29
Q

What is nucleic acids polymer?

A

DNA or RNA

30
Q

Look at nucleic acid thing in binder

31
Q

What is the energy storage for nucleic acid?

A

0 calories/gram

32
Q

Are nucleic acids ever broken down for energy?

Unit 1 Study Guide Biology (3 decks)

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