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Macromolecules | Large organic molecules (carbon containing) that make up all living things. |
Macromolecules Are: | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. |
Most Macromolecules Are: | Polymers made out of monomers. |
Monomers | Small, basic sub-units. |
Carbohydrates' Main Function | Short-Term Energy Storage |
Carbohydrates' Other Uses | Structure, transport, and signaling. |
Carbohydrates Are Found In: | Sugars and Starches |
Monomer: | Monosaccharides: single sugar molecules |
Polymer | Polysaccharides larger sugar molecules |
Carbohydrates are typically the ____ thing your body will break down for energy. | First |
Lipids Main Function: | Long-Term Energy Storage |
Lipids' Other Uses: | Insulation, protection, and structure. |
Lipids Are Found In | Fats, oils, phospholids, and steroids. |
Monomers Are: | Fatty Acids |
Polymers Are: | Triglycerides |
When your body runs out of carbs to break down, it will break down ______ next. | Lipids |
Phospholids | A special lipid |
Structure of Phospholids: | 2 fatty acids + 1 phosphate |
Phospholid Hydrophilic Head | Phosphate Group |
Phospholid Hydrophobic Tail | Fatty Acids |
Phospholipid Bilayer: | 2 layers make up the plasma membrane of our cells. |
Plasma Membrane is... | Selectively Permeable. |
Proteins... | Run your body. |
Enzymes... | control the rate of biochemical reactions (come from proteins). |
Hormones... | regulate cell processes. (come from proteins) |
Proteins... | Structurally make up bones and muscles. |
Transport | substances in and out of cell (from proteins). |
Antibodies... | help immune system fight diseases. (from proteins. |
Proteins can help | movement. |
Receptors aid in | cell signaling. (proteins) |
Proteins ALSO make... | Energy. |
Protein is found in... | Meats, nuts, and dairy products. Many are made by your body. |
Monomers in Proteins are... | Amino Acids |
Polymers in Proteins are... | Polypeptides. |
Proteins do so much for the body that they are usually the ____ resort if energy is needed. | Last |
Importance of folding: | Proteins are the most diverse macromolecule in terms of structure and function. |
Forms dictates function | The shape of the protein determines what it does. |
Nucleic Acids Main Function: | Informational molecules that store, transmit, and express our genetic information; contains the instructions for making proteins. |
Nucleic Acids are found in: | DNA and RNA. |
Monomers in Nucleic Acids are: | Nucleotides. |
The Nucleotides in the Monomers in Nucleic Acids are made up of: | Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Uracil. |
Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Uracil are made up of: | 5-Carbon Sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen containing base. |
Polymers in Nucleic Acids are: | Nucleic Acids and can be DNA or RNA. |
Nucleic acids are _____ broken down as a source of energy. | never |
Mono | One/Single |
Di | Two/Double |
Tri | Three/Triple |
Poly | Many/Multiple |
Polymers | Repeating subunits. |
Organic molecules | Any material that comes from a living or once-living source and contain carbon. |
Inorganic Molecules | Any material that comes from a non living source and don't contain carbon. |
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