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Macromolecules Test Flashcards

1
Q

what is the monomer for a nucleic acid

A

nucleotides

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2
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what is the name of a nucleic acid in our body

A

ATP

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3
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what do nucleic acids do for us

A

store genetic information

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4
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what is the monomer for a lipid

A

fatty acids

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5
Q

what do lipids do for our bodies

A

long term energy storage, make up cell membrane

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6
Q

what is the monomer of a carbohydrate

A

saccahrides (sugars)

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7
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what do carbs do for our bodies

A

short term energy storage, provide structure

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8
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what is the monomer for a protein

A

amino acids

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9
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what do proteins do for us

A

occur in our bodily functions

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10
Q

what macromolecules are fats/oils

A

lipids

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11
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what macros are monosacharides, disaccharides, and polysacharides

A

carbohydrates

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12
Q

what macros are found in the nucleus of a cell

A

nucleic acids

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13
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what macros are called polypeptides

A

proteins

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14
Q

which macros dont have nitrogen in their basic structure

A

carbs and lipids

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15
Q

which macros have a sugar, nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group

A

nucleic acids

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16
Q

what are the 3 main elements found in all of the macros

A

carbon,hydrogen, oxygen

17
Q

which macros include saturated and unsaturated fats

A

lipids

18
Q

which ones are a quick source of energy, and which are a short-term energy source

A

carbohydrates

19
Q

what is a monomer

A

what the macromolecule is made of

20
Q

what is a polymer

A

another name for macromolecule (building blocks of life, large molecule)

21
Q

why is a lipid a good source for long term energy

A

fats contain more calories which has more energy

22
Q

which macros are enzymes

A

proteins

23
Q

what do enzymes do

A

control the functions of the cell

24
Q

which macros are found in our cell membranes

A

lipids

25
Q

what are the macros in our cell membranes called

A

phospholipids

26
Q

which macros help with insulation

A

lipids

27
Q

which macros are made of sugars (saccharides)

A

carbohydrates

28
Q

which macros are made of amino acids

A

proteins

29
Q

which macros have 4 levels of structure

A

carbohydrates and lipids

30
Q

which macros are made of nucleotides

A

nucleic acids

31
Q

which macros are made of fatty acids

A

lipids

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