Macromolecules Flashcards
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer
Macromolecule
a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
Monomer
a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits, monomers.
Polymer
Has formula C^n(H^2O)^n
Carbohydrates
Source of stored energy usable by living organisms, and used to transport stored energy within complex organisms.
Carbohydrates
Serve as Structural molecules that give many organisms their shapes
Carbohydrates
These serve as recognition or signaling molecules that can trigger specific biological processes
Carbohydrates
Hydrocarbons(composed of C and H atoms)(Hydrogen surrounds carbon) that store energy in the C-H and C-C bonds. They also play important structural roles in cell membranes and on body surfaces.(nonpolar, so insoluble in water) Also called fats, serve as insulation in animals bodies.
Lipids (most common unit - Triglycerides, Phospholipids)
“Liquid Lipids,” contain double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
“Solid Fats/Lipids,” have hydrocarbon chains with no double bonds
Saturated Fatty Acids
A fatty acid is a molecule with a hydrophilic end and a long hydrophobic tail. Polar and nonpolar ends.
amphipathic
Small molecule with three Hydroxl groups (alcohol)
Glycerol
Carbohydrates with pentoses and/or hexoses
Monosaccharides
Covalent bonds between Saccharides
Glycosidic Linkages
Contain two monosaccharides(such as sucrose)
Disaccharides
