Biochemistry Regents

The four macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and ________________

• Amino Acids

• CHONPS

• amylase

• nucleic acids

The 6 most common elements in all living things are

• C, H, O, N, P, S

• Carbs, Lipids, Proteins

• C, H, O , M , P, S

• CARBON

In CHONPS, the P stands for ________, and the S stands for ______________

• Protein, Salt

• Potassium, Sodium

• Phosphorus, Sulfur

• Phosphorus, Sodium

A MONOMER is ...

• a nickname

• a polymer

• the building blocks of larger molecules

• multiple monomers bonded together

The FUNCTION of a carbohydrate is ___________

• quick energy

• enzyme catalase

• long term energy

• to lower blood sugar

The monomer of lipids are....

• monosaccharides

• fats, oils, waxes

• butter

• fatty acids

The function of lipids are...

• DNA

• long term energy storage

• making dinner taste good

• quick energy!

Enzymes ______________ chemical reactions in your body

• slow down

• speed up

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Enzymes are tiny ___________ in your body that help break down food.

• Monsters

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Pasta is an example of...

• Lipid

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Amino Acid