Unit 3 List Macromolecules CB

Question 1

Macro-molecule

Answer 1

A molecule containing a very large amount of atoms.
Ex. Protein,Nucleic Acid, or Synthetic Polymer

Question 2

Organic

Answer 2

Involving organisms or products of their life process.
Carbon-containing compounds that are the basis for all living organisms.

Question 3

Monomer

Answer 3

Individual network for atoms or molecules that are formed together to create a polymer.

Question 4

Polymer

Answer 4

Any class of natural or synthetic substances.

Question 5

Carbohydrate

Answer 5

Sugar molecules.

Question 6

Lipids

Answer 6

Fatty compounds that can perform various functions in your body.

Question 7

Fatty acids

Answer 7

Energy sources in the bloodstream of humans and membrane constituents. ( Protein,Lipids and Carbohydrates )

Question 8

Protein

Answer 8

A molecule made up of amino acids. They are needed to give you energy.

Question 9

Amino acids

Answer 9

Fundamental building blocks of proteins and nitrogenous backbones for compounds.

Question 10

Enzymes

Answer 10

A biological catalyst and is usually always a protein.

Question 11

Catalyst

Answer 11

Speeds up a specific chemical reaction in the cell or lowers the temperature of pressure needed to start a chemical reaction.

Question 12

Nucleic acids

Answer 12

Large bio-molecules that play important roles in all cells and viruses.

Question 13

Nucleotide

Answer 13

The basic building block of nucleic acids. ( RNA and DNA ).

Question 14

Hormone

Answer 14

Chemical substances that act like messenger molecules through the body.

Question 15

Steroids

Answer 15

Any group of fats that have a certain chemical structure.

Question 16

Dehydration synthesis

Answer 16

Happens when 2 molecules or compounds are joined to make a larger molecule also following the removal of water.

Question 17

Hydrolysis

Answer 17

Breaking down a compound and splitting a bond then adding the elements of water. Resulting in molecular fragments.