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Macromolecules Flashcards

A test on macromolecules; identify the macromolecule/subunit that corresponds to each of the following descriptions; identify the type of bond.
Can also contain questions pertaining to the structure of the macromolecules.

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1895699180What atoms are in Carbohydrates?Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen0
1895699181How can you recognize Carbohydrates?1.) Name always end in -ose 2.) Have a C:H:O ratio of 1:2:1 3.) Have a ring-like structure1
1895699182What is the monomer of a Carbohydrate?Monosaccharide2
1895699183What are the two polymers in a Carbohydrate?Disaccharides and Polysaccharides3
1895699184What is the function of a Carbohydrate?Source of energy4
1895699185MonosaccharideBound by 1 sugar5
1895699186DisaccharideBound by 2 sugars6
1895699187PolysaccharideBound by more than 2 sugars7
1895699188What atoms are in a Lipid?Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen8
1895699189How can you recognize a Lipid?1.) Long chain of hydrocarbons 2.) Carboxyl group 3.) Nonpolar 4.) Hydrophobic (functional group excluded)9
1895699190What is the monomer of a Lipid?Fatty Acid10
1895699191What are the polymers of a Lipid?Saturated Fatty Acids and Unsaturated Fatty Acids11
1895699192What are the functions of a Lipid?Phospholipids, Steroids, Triglycerides, and Waxes12
1895699193Saturated Fatty AcidAll single bonds13
1895699194Unsaturated Fatty AcidAt least 1 double bond14
1895699195PhospholipidsMake cell membranes15
1895699196SteroidsHormones, cholesterol16
1895699197TrigylceridesFatty substances17
1895699198WaxesWater-proofing18
1895699199What atoms are in a Nucleic Acid?Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorous19
1895699200How can you recognize a Nucleic Acid?1.) Nucleic Acid is in the name 2.) Contains Phosphorous and Nitrogen20
1895699201What are the monomers of Nucleic Acid?1.) Nucleotide 2.) 5-Carbon Sugar 3.) Nitrogenous Base 4.) Phosphate Group21
1895699202What are the polymers of a Nucleic Acid?Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)22
1895699203What is the function of Nucleic Acid?To make protein23
1895699204DNADouble stranded, the instructions for life that make proteins24
1895699205RNASingle stranded, assist in all steps of making proteins from DNA25
1895699206What atoms are in a Protein?Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur (sometimes)26
1895699207How can you recognize a Protein?1.) Name ends in -ase when the protein is an enzyme 2.) Always nitrogen, sometimes sulfur, never phosporous27
1895699208What are the monomers of a Protein?1.) Amino Acid 2.) Central Carbon 3.) Amino Group 4.) Carboxyl Group 5.) Side chain (R-group) that changes in every amino acid28
1895699209What are the polymers of a Protein?1.) Enzymes 2.) Structure Proteins 3.) Transport Proteins 4.) Hemoglobin29
1895699210What are the functions of a Protein?1.) Speed up reactions in the body 2.) Provide structure, support, and movement 3.) Transport materials in and out of cells 4.) Store and carry oxygen30
1895699211EnzymeSpeed up reactions in the body31
1895699212Structure ProteinProvide structure, support, and movement32
1895699213Transport ProteinTransport materials in and out of cells33
1895699214HemoglobinStore and carry oxygen34

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