Unit 3 List 1 Macromolecule

Question 1

Macromolecule

Answer 1

a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

Question 2

Organic

Answer 2

relating to or derived from living matter.

Question 3

Monomer

Answer 3

a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

Question 4

Polymer

Answer 4

a substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.

Question 5

Carbohydrates

Answer 5

Carbohydrates, or “carbs,” are a type of nutrient found in foods and drinks, including sugars, starches, and fiber, that the body uses as a primary source of energy.

Question 6

Lipids

Answer 6

Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water

Question 7

Fatty Acids

Answer 7

a carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, especially any of those occurring as esters in fats and oils.

Question 8

Portein

Answer 8

a protein is a complex molecule made up of smaller units called amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissues, and performing various functions in the body.

Question 9

Amino Acids

Answer 9

Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins

Question 10

Enzymes

Answer 10

a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

Question 11

Catalyst

Answer 11

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Question 12

Nucleic Acids

Answer 12

Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that play essential roles in all cells and viruses.

Question 13

Nucleotide

Answer 13

a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA.

Question 14

Hormone

Answer 14

a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

Question 15

Steroids

Answer 15

Any of a group of lipids (fats) that have a certain chemical structure

Question 16

Dehydration Synthesis

Answer 16

Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to a lack of water and other essential fluids, which can disrupt normal bodily functions.

Question 17

Hydrolysis

Answer 17

the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.