Marcomolecules and Cell Flashcards
What is The function of a protein?
Almost every function in the body such as structure in hair keratin and regulation of hormones such as insulin
All organic compounds are composed of what element?
Carbon
What structures is protein composed of ?
Carbon , hydrogen , Oxygen and sometimes Sulfur
What are some examples of proteins?
Meat,nuts,beans, and eggs
What is a function of a lipid?
Store energy
What structure is lipids composed of?
Carbon, hydrogen and Oxygen
What are some examples of lipids?
Oils, fats and waxes
What is the function of a carbohydrate?
Energy source and structural molecule
What structures is a carbohydrate composed of?
Carbon,Hydrogen, & Oxygen
What are some examples of carbohydrates? (simple and complex)
Ex. Simple
Glucose, Sugar
Ex. Complex
Starch, Pasta,Bread
Proteins are polymers containing many repeating units of _________.
Amino acids
The caloric value of a macromolecule describes how much ________ is available.
Energy
Where is energy stored in organic compounds?
In the bonds that link the units together
Which marcomolecule has the highest caloric value?
Lipids
Enzymes are classified as which type of macromolecule?
Proteins
What affect so enzymes have on a chemical reaction?
Speed them up
What happens when you denature an enzyme?
When you denature an enzyme you alter the structure and make it nonfunctional.
How can you denature an enzyme?
The tempature and ph
What is a cell?
Smallest unit that can perform all of life processes
Define the 3 parts of cell theory
(1) All living things are composed of one or more cells
(2) Cells are the basic unit of structure of all living things
(3) All presently existing cells arose from previously existing cells
What is the main difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell?
Presence of a true nucleus
What structures do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?
Ribosomes Mitochondria Rough ER Smooth ER Golgi complex Lysome Nucleus Cytoplasm Plasma membrane
Give an example of a prokaryotic cell.
Bacteria
Give an example of a eukaryotic cell.
Plants, animals, fungi and Protista