Macromolecules Practice Quiz Review

Flashcards generated from a Macromolecules Practice Quiz, covering key definitions and concepts.

What is a amino acids?

The monomer building block of proteins.

What is proteins?

A macromolecule composed of amino acid monomers; examples include antibodies.

What are monosaccharides?

The monomer building block of carbohydrates, which are a source of short-term energy.

What are carbohydrates?

Macromolecules primarily used for short-term energy storage; composed of monosaccharide monomers.

What are nucleotides?

The monomer building block of nucleic acids.

What are nucleic acids?

Macromolecules like DNA that store genetic information; composed of nucleotide monomers.

What are fatty acids and glycerol?

The monomers that make up lipids.

WHat are Lipids

Macromolecules that form the main structure of the cell membrane and provide long-term energy storage; composed of fatty acids and glycerol.

Benedict's solution

A chemical test where a color change to green or orange indicates the presence of certain macromolecules, such as in apple juice.

Sudan IV

A chemical test where a bright red color indicates the presence of lipids, such as in peanut butter.

Quantitative data

Numerical data involving measurements, such as comparing the mass of sugar.

Qualitative data

Descriptive data involving observations of qualities, such as observing a color change.

Positive control

An experimental setup designed to produce a known positive result, like using oil for the Sudan IV test, to ensure the test is working.

Negative control

An experimental setup designed to produce a known negative result, like using water for the Sudan IV test, to ensure there are no false positives.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects.

DNA

A type of nucleic acid that carries genetic information and determines inherited traits like eye color.

Organic molecules

Molecules that have carbon as their backbone.