Ch 2 & 3 AP Biology: Macromolecule Basics

Starch molecules can be broken down into what simple subunits?

____________ provide us structure in hair, skin, and nails.

Which type of lipid is solid at room temperature?

Which is more acidic?

Which element is the foundation of all organic molecules?

The subunit or monomer of proteins is a/an: ______________

One of the sub-units of a lipid is a/an _____________

True/False: In a hydrolysis reaction, the removal of water breaks a polymer into monomers.

The monomer of carbohydrates is a/an: ______________

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

Which functional group is not a part of an amino acid?

Amino acids are subunits of __________

________ are a primary component of cell membranes that controls what goes in & out of the cell

The chemical structure of this organic compound consists of long hydrocarbon chains

The elements that make up 96% of all life on Earth are:

This chemical structure is what type of lipid?

There are 20 different types of _______________

Enzymes are what category of biomolecule?

True/False: A sulfhydryl group helps provide stability to a protein by forming bridges in the molecule.

True/False: Glycogen is the only sugar made in animals.

True/False: Hydrogen bonding determines the tertiary structure of a protein.

_______________ store and transmit hereditary or genetic information.

Which is not an element found in a nucleic acid?

A bear hibernates over the winter and needs to have LONG TERM energy storage; he needs ________.

Which is a polysaccharide found only in plants?

Which is NOT a function of lipids?

______________ are the main source of energy for living things (quick energy).

________ provide plants with waxy coatings that helps reduce water loss

Candy, grain, pasta, soda are all examples of what type of biomolecules?

Sucrose is what type of biomolecule?