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Macromolecules
Term | Definition |
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What is the monomer or building block of nucleic acids? | nucleotides |
What is the monomer (building block or subunit) of proteins? | amino acids |
What is the monomer (building block) of carbohydrates? | monosaccharides (simple sugars) |
What are the building blocks of lipids? | fatty acids and glycerol |
Identify examples of lipids | examples are fats, oils, waxes and steriods |
Identify examples of nucleic acids. | DNA and RNA |
Identify food examples of proteins. | meats, beans and nuts |
Identify examples of carbohydrates | sugars and starches |
What are the function of carbohydrates? | A compound that gives us QUICK ENERGY - the building block is a monosaccharide. |
What are the function of lipids? | A compound that is known for LONG TERM energy storage. Also makes up cell membrane. |
What are the function of proteins? | The compound that makes up the majority of our bodies (Hormones. Enzymes, Antibodies, Transport protein - Insulin) |
Enzymes | A protein that speeds up chemical reactions. |
Active Site | The part on the enzyme where the substrate fits in. |
Substrate | The substance that is being broken down or put together by an enzyme. |
Catalyst | Any substance that speeds up a chemical reaction. |
Denature | When an enzyme gets too hot and it changes shape. |