Macromolecules quiz Flashcards
Macromolecules are _____ (many units) made up of ______ (one unit).
polymers, monomers
Dehydration Synthesis
forms macromolecules , monomers covalently bonded together, water is a byproduct, requires energy.
Hydrolysis
breaks macromolecules into monomers, requires water for reaction, releases energy.
Elements and Ratio for Carbohydrates
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. 1:2:1
Monomer for carbohydrates
monosaccharides (simple sugar)
Complex carbohydrates are ___________
polysaccharides
Glucose is found in… and its function is….
all cells….energy
Starch is found in…..and its function is…
plants…store extra energy
cellulose is found in…. and its function is…
plant cell walls…cell wall support
glycogen is found in…. and its function is…
liver and muscle cells…storing energy
Carbohydrate exampes
glucose, starch, cellulose, and glycogen
Lipid elements and subunits.
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Very little Oxygen. Carbon backbone and fatty acid chains
Examples of Lipids
Fats, oils, waxes, cholesteral, and steroids
Fats function and where they are found.
storing energy and INSULATION, animals
oils are found in what and their function is…
plants and store energy