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Macromoleciles Flashcards

1
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What is the monomer of Carbs

A

Monosaccharides

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2
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What is the monomer of proteins

A

Amino acids

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3
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What is the monomer of lipids

A

Glycerol and fatty acids

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4
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What is the monomer of nucleic acids

A

Nucleotides

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5
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What is the function of carbs

A

Nutrients and fuel for the cell

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6
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What is the function of proteins

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○ Antibody-help protect the body from disease
Enzyme- carry out chemical reactions or assist
in creating new molecules
Messenger- transmit signals
○ Structural- provide structure and support
Transport- bind to and carry small atoms and molecules through the body

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7
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What is the function of lipids

A

Store energy

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8
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What is the function of nucleic acids

A

Stores transmits and expresses hereditary information

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9
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What are the elements in carbs

A

Carbon oxygen and hydrogen

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10
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What are the elements in proteins

A

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur

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11
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What are the elements in lipids

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Carbon hydrogen and oxygen (phosphorus in phospholipids)

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12
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What are the elements in nucleic acids

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Carbon hydrogen nitrogen and phosphorus

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13
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Define the primary level of protein structure

A

Linear chain of amino acids

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14
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Define the secondary type of protein structure

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Coils and folds due to hydrogen bonding within the polypeptide back bone

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15
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Define the Tertiary type of protein structure

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3d folding due to interactions between the side chains of amino acids

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16
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Define the quaternary level of protein structure

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Association of 2 or more polypeptides (found in only some proteins)

17
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Which bio molecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information in cells

A

Nucleic acid

18
Q

In polypeptides shape determines what

A

Function

19
Q

How many levels of protein structure are there

A

4

20
Q

Define glycerol

A

Classified as an alcohol

21
Q

Define fatty acids

A

Long carbon chains

22
Q

What is the difference between a saturated fatty acid and an unsaturated fatty acid

A

In a saturated fatty acid No double bonds therefore more hydrogen

23
Q

Do lipids inventories polymers

A

No

24
Q

What are the three types of lipids

A

Fats, phospholipids, steroids

25
Q

What sugar is dna

A

Deoxyribose

26
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What sugar is rna

A

Ribose

27
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What are the two types of nitrogenous bases

A

Pyrimidines and purines

28
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What are the three parts contained in a nucleotide

A
  1. Nitrogenous base
  2. Five carbon sugar (pentose)
  3. Phosphate group(s)
29
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What are the two forms of nucleic acids

A

DNA and RNA

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