Question | Answer |
protein | your hair and muscles are made of these macromolecules |
cellulose | polysaccharide that forms the fibrous structure of plants |
collagen | fibrous protein that is most abundant in humans, forming the matrix of skin. |
enzyme | protein that increases the rate of chemical reactions without being destroyed itself |
glycogen | polysaccharide in which animals store glucose in their bodies |
steroid | hormones may be this lipid |
nucleic acids | macromolecules made of the monomers called nucleotides |
lipid | macromolecule group that does not dissolve in water |
fats | lipids that are solid at room temperature |
carbohydrates | macromolecule group that in the main source of energy for living things |
saccharides | family name for sugars |
plant starch | polymer that stores glucose in plants |
polypeptides | long chains of amino acids |
unsaturated | healthy fats |
oils | lipids that are liquid at room temperature |
protein | the type of macromolecule that insulin is |
DNA | macromolecule that stores genetic (hereditary) information |
protein | macromolecule group that is most diverse |
salivary amylase | enzyme in saliva that makes a cracker taste sweet |
phospholipids, cholesterol | these are found in the plasma membrane |
antibodies | proteins that fight off disease and invaders of the body |
RNA | nucleic acid that transmits the (genetic) hereditary information |
monosaccharide | white, sweet, crystalline solids that dissolve in water easily |
sucrose | regular sugar, the disaccharide we taste |
lipid | type of macromolecule that chlorophyll is |
third | tertiary |
nucleotide | phosphate, 5 carbon sugar and a nitrogenous base |
cholesterol | the parent steroid |
saturated | unhealthy fats |
glucose | the monomer for cellulose |
One carbon, 2 hydrogen, One oxygen (CH2O) | generic formula for carbohydrates |
liver | what part of the body release glycogen when blood sugar is running low |
9 | what is the number of calories per gram for fat |
4 | what is the number of calories per gram for carbs and protein |
bile acids, sex hormones, vitamin D | these are synthesized from cholesterol |
Vits A,D,E | fat soluble vitamins |