Macromolecules

Which reaction creates larger molecules while also forming a molecule of water

Condensation

Which reaction takes a larger molecule and breaks it down into smaller molecules, while using water as a reactant?

Hydrolysis

What are the 4 categories of larger macromolecules ?

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

What are the different types of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

What are the different types of lipids?

Fats and Oils, steroids, waxes

What is the function of lipids?

Energy storage, helping to insulate the body, cushioning and protecting organs

What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated fat?

Saturated fats have the maximum number of hydrogens bonded to the carbons. Unsaturated fats have less than the maximum number of hydrogens bonded to the carbons

What is triglyceride made of?

Glycerol and 3fatty acid chains

What is the base steroids from which your body produces other steroids?

Cholesterol

What are the building blocks of all proteins

Amino acids

What are amino acids made of?

Central carbon(C), amino group( NH²), carboxyl group(COOH),Hyrogen(H), and a R-group

What is the difference between a dipeptide, polypeptide, and a protein?

2 amino acids, many amino acids, many polypeptide chains

What is Nucleic acid?

Store genetic information, contain all the information needed for cells to make necessary proteins

What are the 2 main types of nucleic acids?

DNA and RNA

What are DNA and RNA made of?

Nucleotides join together to form long strands of nucleic acids molecules

What are nucleotides made of?

A phosphate group, a nitrogen base and a 5- carbon sugar