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Macro means? Big
What is a molecule? A Chemical compound
A macromolecule is a.... Big chemical compound
How many macromolecules are there? 4
What are their names? Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids
What is the building block of carbohydrates? Monosaccharide (single sugar)
What is the function of carbohydrates? -provides and stores energy -brain has to have glucose for energy! -structural support for plants (cellulose)
Monosaccharide Carbohydrate (1 sugar): glucose or fructose
Disaccharide Carbohydrate (2 sugars): sucrose
Polysaccharide Carbohydrate (long chains): starch, cellulose
Where are carbohydrates found Found in fruits, veggies, grains
What are carbohydrates made of? Made of C, H, and O
In what ratio of C, H, and O? 1 C: 2 H: 1 O
What is the building block of lipids? Fatty acids and glycerol
What is the function of lipids? -stores lots of energy, long-term -part of cell membrane
Examples of lipids Fats: store energy Steroids: make up cell membranes Waxes Chlorophyll - Pigments—absorb light
Do lipids mix well with water? No
What types of fat can lipids be? Solid (saturated fat) Liquid (unsaturated fat)
What is the building block of proteins? Amino acids
How many types of amino acids are there? 20
Functions/examples of amino acids - Enzymes speeds up chemical reactions
Functions/examples of amino acids - Collagen skin, tendons, ligaments, bones
Functions/examples of amino acids - Structural skin, tendons, ligaments, bones
Functions/examples of amino acids - Antibodies protect against infection
What do amino acids do? fold into compact shapes
What is the building block of Nucleic Acids Nucleotides - Sugar-Phosphate-Nitrogen Base
Give two examples of Nucleic Acids RNA and DNA
What is DNA? stores hereditary info
What is RNA? helps make proteins
Do all cells have both DNA and RNA? Yes!
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