Macro-molecules and Enzymes

What are these molecules made of?

carbon + other atoms

What are macromolecules?

Very large molecules that are made of smaller units called monomers.

What are carbohydrates monomers?

The monomers of carbohydrates are called monosaccharides

What is the monomers of Nucleic Acid?

nucleotides

What is the macro molecule of lipids?

glycerol and fatty acids

What is the macro molecules of a proteins?

amino acids

What do carbohydrates do to help your body?

provide structure and energy

What do Nucleic acids do to help your body?

stores genetic information in the form of a code

What do lipids do to help your body?

provides long term energy

What do proteins do to help your body?

forms bones and transports materials

What are Enzymes?

catalysts that speed up the rate of chemical reactions by reducing the amount to energy needed.

How do enzymes match up to substrates?

enzymes have a specific shape to match the substrate.