IV. Structure-Function Relationships in Macromolecules Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What determines a protein’s function?
A
Its shape (folded amino acid chain)
2
Q
What happens if a protein’s shape is altered?
A
It may stop working
3
Q
What is the structure of carbohydrates?
A
Ring-shaped monomers (e.g., glucose)
4
Q
How does glucose provide energy?
A
It’s broken down to make ATP in cellular respiration
5
Q
Why do lipids need to be emulsified?
A
They are hydrophobic and don’t mix with water
6
Q
What is the structure of nucleic acids?
A
Chains of nucleotides (sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base)
7
Q
What does the nitrogen base in a nucleotide do?
A
Determines the genetic code
