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ES1- Macromolecules Flashcards

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What is the percentage of Sulfur?

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0.25%

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What is SPONCH?

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Sulfur
Phosphorus
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon
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What is the percentage of Phosphorus?

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1%

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What is the percentage of Oxygen?

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65%

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What is the percentage of Nitrogen?

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3%

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What is the percentage of Carbon?

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18%

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What is the percentage of Hydrogen?

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10%

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What is the purpose of Sulfur?

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for hair, skin, nails

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What is the purpose of Phosphorus?

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builds strong bones and teeth

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What is the purpose of Oxygen?

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the most abundant element in the air we breathe

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What is the purpose of Nitrogen?

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most abundant element in the air we breathe

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What is the purpose of Carbon?

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found in all living things and is exhaled by the human body

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What is the purpose of Hydrogen?

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found in water and air

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What are the four macromolecules?

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Polypeptides/Proteins
Lipids
Proteins/Polypeptides
Nucleic Acids

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What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?

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Polysaccharide

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharide

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

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Stores short-term energy

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Examples of carbohydrates

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Simple: table sugar, soda, candy
Complex: pasta, bread

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What are some differences between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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  1. Simple carbs have 1-2 sugars, complex carbs have 3 or more sugars
  2. Simple carbs are easily digested and complex carbs take longer to digest
  3. Simple carbs provide immediate energy, complex carbs give energy later
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What is the polymer of lipids?

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*a row of lipids

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What is the monomer of a lipid?

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The hydrophilic glycerol molecule and the hydrophobic fatty acid tail

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What is the function of a lipid?

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Stores long-term energy

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Examples of lipids

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Oils, fats

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Does not like water

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What does hydrophilic mean?

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Likes water

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What is the polymer of protein?

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polypeptides

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What is the monomer of protein?

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Amino acid.

       H   H2N-C- COOH 
       R
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What is the function of protein?

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Enzymes 
Hormones 
Structural support 
Cell communication 
Builds muscle
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Examples of protein

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Meats, eggs, beans, soy, milk

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How many amino acids are there?

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20

30
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What makes amino acids different?

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The r group.

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What is the polymer of a Nucleic acid

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*circle, house, box structure

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What is the monomer of a Nucleic acid

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Nucleotide

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What is the function of a Nucleic acid?

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Store and transmit genetic information

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Examples of Nucleic acids

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DNA
RNA
ATP

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What does the monomer of a Nucleic acid consist of?

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Phosphate group
Sugar
Nitrogenous base

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What kinds of organisms have Nucleic acids?

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All living organisms.

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