Module 1: The biology of you

Question 1

Anabolic

Answer 1

Constructs molecules from smaller units

Question 2

Catabolic

Answer 2

Breakdown molecules

Question 3

Endergonic

Answer 3

Reaction that Requires energy

Question 4

Exergonic

Answer 4

Releases energy from that reaction

Question 5

Functions of Carbohydrates (2)

Answer 5

• provides energy to the body
• provides storage & structural roles

Question 6

What are the 3 main subtypes for carbohydrates?

Answer 6

• Monosaccharides
• Disaccharides
• Polysaccharides

Question 7

Function for Nucleic Acids (1)

Answer 7

Genetic information/code

Question 8

Function for Proteins (1)

Answer 8

enzymes, transporters

Question 9

Lipids

Answer 9

long-term storage, insolation

Question 10

Unsaturated Fats

Answer 10

• Contains at least one carbon carbon double bond
• Often have kinks or bends

Examples: oil, Fish pills

Question 11

Saturated Fats

Answer 11

• Don’t contain a carbon-carbon double bond
• Hydrogen atoms

Example: butter

Question 12

Phospholipids

Answer 12

• Contains a hydrophilic head
• Contains a hydrophobic tail

Question 13

Active transport

Answer 13

• Requires ATP (energy)
• movement against concentration gradient

Question 14

Passive trasport

Answer 14

• no energy required
• moves from high to low concentration

Hint: osmosis is a form of this.