Macromolecules & Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
List the major organic molecules
A
- carbohydrates
- proteins
- lipids
- nucleric acids
2
Q
define Monosaccharide
A
one simple sugar carbohydrate
3
Q
define Triglyceride
A
fats/oils made up of a glycerol & 3 fatty acid tails
4
Q
define Hydrophobic
A
molecules like lipids that hates water
5
Q
define Reagent/indicator
A
an object that detects the presence of organic molecules by changing color
6
Q
define Macromolecule
A
big molecules formed by chains of polymers consisting of monomers
7
Q
define Protein
A
macromolecules formed by animo acids
8
Q
what molecule is tested with biuret?
A
proteins
9
Q
what molecule is tested with iodine?
A
carbohydrates
