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Macromolecule Test

Macromolecule Test Study Guide

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What are the functions of carbohydrates? Energy, cell wall, structural support, and cell markers
What are the subunits of carbohydrates? Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
What does carbohydrates include? Sugars, starches, cellulose
What are the functions of lipids? Energy storage and insulation
What are the subunits of lipids? Glycerol and fatty acids or glycerol and fatty acids plus a phosphate group.
What does lipids include? Fats, phospholipids oils, waxes, and steriods
What are the functions of proteins? Enzymes, structural components in cells, mechanical functions in muscle, cell signaling, cytoskeleton, immune response
What is the subunit of proteins? Amino acids
What does proteins include? Globular and structular proteins
What are the functions of nucleic acids? Encode genes and gene expression
What are the subunits of nucleic acids? 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
What does nucleic acids include? DNA & RNA
What is a monomer? One molecule
What is a polymer? A chain of many monomers/molecules
How are monomers related to polymers? A polymer is made up of a chain of monomers
How many rings are in a monosaccharide? 1
How many rings are in a disaccharide? 2
How many rings are in a polysaccharide? 3+
Are lipids soluble in water? No
What kind of bonds holds amino acids together? Pepticide bonds
What two functions do nucleic acids have? Encode genes and gene expression
What three parts make up a nucleotide? 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogen base
Created by: SandraT19
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