Pre-Comp Jeopardy : Macromolecules Flashcards
Which molecule is broken down by mitochondria for energy?
Glucose
You discover seventhgradium, a new molecule that is digested for long-term energy, which macromolecule group will it fit into?
Lipids
You find a cell that has a lot of Golgi and Rough ER, which macromolecule group do they work with?
Protein
What is the function of nucleic acids?
Passing on genetic information
What are the two type of nucleic acids? Describe each one.
DNA, RNA
DNA-master copy
RNA- temporary copy used to make proteins
There are some pumps and channels in the cell membrane, they help with the movement of molecules across the membrane. Which macromolecule group do you think they’d be in?
Protein
What is the function of cellulose?
Make up plant cell wall
What is the function of chitin?
Fungal cell wall, crustacean shells