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Macromolecules Flashcards

The in-class notes on carbs, lipids, and proteins

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1
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The four macromolecules are:

A

Carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

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2
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Monomer of a carb is…

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a monosaccharide

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3
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Polymer of a carb is…

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polysaccharide

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4
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Glucose is (compound):

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C6H12O6

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5
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-ose is for…

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carbs, sugars

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6
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How are all macromolecules made?

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Dehydration synthesis (remove H2O)

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7
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Hydrolosis is when you…

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add water

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8
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The purpose of carbs are to (one answer):

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provide quick, short-term energy

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9
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Energy in animals=
Energy in plants=
Plant cell walls=
Exoskeletons/fungi cell walls=

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glycogen
starch
cellulose
chitin

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10
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Pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, and fruits are examples of…

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carbs

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11
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A lipid monomer is made of…

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glycerol + fatty acid tails

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12
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A lipid polymer is called…

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triglyceride

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13
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The 3 lipid groups are…

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  1. Oils and waxes
  2. Phospholipids
  3. Steroids (cholesterol)
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14
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Saturated fat has ___ (how many) bonds and form ___ (type of matter)

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single, solids

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Unsaturated fat has ___ (how many) bonds and form ___ (type of matter)

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double, liquids

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16
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Which kind of fat kills Americans?

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Trans fat

17
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The purpose of lipids are to (three answers):

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  1. Store long-term energy
  2. Cell membranes
  3. Water proofing
18
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cheese, dairy products, nuts, and hormones are examples of…

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lipids

19
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A protein monomer is made of…

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amino acids

20
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There are ___ (how many) amino acids

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20

21
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DNA determines ___

A

Arrangements

22
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A protein polymer is a…

A

polypeptide

23
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A polypeptide is formed by ___ bonds

A

peptide

24
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Protein: Shape determines ___

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Function

25
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The purposes of proteins are (4 answers):

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  1. Regulate reactions
  2. Form bones/muscles
  3. Transport substances in/out of cells
  4. Fight disease antibodies
26
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When a protein is unfolded or ___ it won’t function

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denatured

27
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Denatured means and is affected by

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protein is unfolded and doesn’t function, temperature and pH

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