Carbohydrates (functions + elements)
act as an energy source, help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism
CHO
Lipids (functions + elements)
help with moving and storing energy
CHO
Proteins (functions + elements)
regulating body processes and providing energy
CHON
Nucleic Acids (functions + elements)
carry genetic information which is read in cells to make the RNA and proteins by which living things function
CHONP
Which elements are found in ALL living things?
CHONP
Which macromolecule is used for quick energy?
Carbs
Which macromolecule is used to build body tissues and controls chemical reactions in your body?
Proteins
Which macromolecule is responsible for making proteins?
Amnio acids
Which macromolecule is responsible for storing energy?
lipids
Which macromolecule would muscle, collagen, and fur be considered?
proteins
Which macromolecule are fats, oils and waxs made of?
lipids
Which macromolecule are rice, pasta and potatoes made of?
Carbs
Which macromolecul(es) do carnivores primarily eat?
proteins
Which macromolecul(es) do herbivores primarily eat?
carbs
What connects monomer units together?
bonds
What are the monomer units of proteins?
amino acids
What are the monomer units of carbohydrates?
sugars
What stores gentic information?
nucleic acid
what speeds up chemical reactions?
enyzmes
Stores energy short term
carbs
what are enzymes
proteins
what happens when bonds are made?
energy
what are proteins used for
building more proteins
what are lipids used for?
long term energy