Macromolecules Flashcards
The in-class notes on carbs, lipids, and proteins
The four macromolecules are:
Carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Monomer of a carb is…
a monosaccharide
Polymer of a carb is…
polysaccharide
Glucose is (compound):
C6H12O6
-ose is for…
carbs, sugars
How are all macromolecules made?
Dehydration synthesis (remove H2O)
Hydrolosis is when you…
add water
The purpose of carbs are to (one answer):
provide quick, short-term energy
Energy in animals=
Energy in plants=
Plant cell walls=
Exoskeletons/fungi cell walls=
glycogen
starch
cellulose
chitin
Pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, and fruits are examples of…
carbs
A lipid monomer is made of…
glycerol + fatty acid tails
A lipid polymer is called…
triglyceride
The 3 lipid groups are…
- Oils and waxes
- Phospholipids
- Steroids (cholesterol)
Saturated fat has ___ (how many) bonds and form ___ (type of matter)
single, solids
Unsaturated fat has ___ (how many) bonds and form ___ (type of matter)
double, liquids
Which kind of fat kills Americans?
Trans fat
The purpose of lipids are to (three answers):
- Store long-term energy
- Cell membranes
- Water proofing
cheese, dairy products, nuts, and hormones are examples of…
lipids
A protein monomer is made of…
amino acids
There are ___ (how many) amino acids
20
DNA determines ___
Arrangements
A protein polymer is a…
polypeptide
A polypeptide is formed by ___ bonds
peptide
Protein: Shape determines ___
Function
