CB Chem in Bio biomolecule Practice #3

Front

What macromolecule(s) contain(s) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?

Back

Proteins and nucleic acids.

Front

What are saturated fatty acids?

Back

Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature and have single bonds in the carbon chains.

Front

Which macromolecule is made of amino acids?

Back

Protein.

Front

What is the primary function of lipids?

Back

Provide long-term energy storage.

Front

What is one job proteins do NOT have in the body?

Back

Insulation.

Front

Define macromolecule.

Back

A macromolecule is a large molecule composed of thousands of atoms, typically formed by the polymerization of smaller subunits.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

Carbohydrates provide immediate energy and serve as structural components.

Front

What are lipids primarily composed of?

Back

Lipids are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Front

What is the basic unit of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.