A&P Exam 1 (Chap 1-8) Flashcards
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Polymer
a long/large molecule consisting of many similar building blocks/units (ie monomers)
Examples of polymers
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
simple sugars and polymers of sugars
Simplest Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Function of polysaccharides
energy storage (ie glycogen)
Glycogen storage
stored in liver and muscle cell
Hydrolysis of glycogen
Releases glucose when the demand for energy increases
Lipids
do not form polymers, are hydrophobic & nonpolar
Saturated fatty acids
solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fatty acids
liquid at room temperature
Most biologically important lipids
fats, phospholipids, & steriods
Functions of fats
energy storage (better at energy storage than carbo & protein)
Adipose cells
contains long-term energy reserves
Adipose tissue
cushions vital organs & insulates the body
Proteins
work as enzymes, function in defense, storage, transport, cellular communication, movement, and structural support. (made from the same set of 20 amino acids)
Polypeptides
unbranched polymers built from amino acids
Polypeptides
unbranched polymers built from amino acids
Protein diversity
- Enzymatic proteins
- Defensive proteins
- Storage proteins
- Transport proteins
- Hormonal proteins
- Receptor proteins
- Contracile and motor proteins
- Structural proteins
Enzymatic proteins
Func: selective acceleration of chemical rxn
Ex: Digestive enzymes
Defensive proteins
Func: Protection against disease
Ex: Antibodies inactivate and help destroy viruses and bacteria
Storage proteins
Func: Storage of amino acids
Ex: Ovalbumin
Transport proteins
Func: Transport of substances
Ex: Hemoglobin
Hormonal proteins
Func: Coordination of an organism’s activities
Ex: Insulin
Receptor proteins
Func: Response of cell to chemical stimuli
Ex: Receptors built into the membrane of a nerve cell