Concept 3 Flashcards
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Define macromolecule
Large organic, molecules that make up all living things
Define what a monomer is
small basic sub-units
Define what a polymer is
Larger more complex structure made of monomers
What is a carbohydrates main function
Short term energy storage
What are the other uses of carbohydrates?
Structure, transport and signaling
Where are carbohydrates found?
In sugar and starches
What is a carbohydrates monomer?
Monosaccharide (single sugar molecules)
What is a carbohydrates polymer?
polysaccharide (larger sugar molecules)
What is a carbohydrates energy storage number?
4 calories/gram
What is the main function of a lipid?
Long term energy storage
What are the other uses of a lipid?
Insulation, protection and structure
Where are lipids found?
Fats, oils, phospholipids (cell membrane) and Steroids
What is lipids monomer?
Fatty acid
What is lips polymer?
Trigliceride
What is the number of energy storage for a lipid?
9 calories/gram
When will. your body start breaking down lipids?
When it runs out of easy to access carbs it will break lipids down for energy next.
Make sure to study little lipid guy
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What is a proteins main function?
It has no main function because it does everything
Where are proteins found?
Meat, nuts and dairy products but are made by your body
What is a proteins monomer?
animoacids
What is a proteins polymer?
polypeptide
What is the number of energy storage for a protein?
4 calories/gram
When does the body start breaking down proteins for energy
last
Look at folding thing in binder
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