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| where are macromolecules found | in all living things |
| what do macromolecules do? | construct all cells |
| what atoms make up macromolecules? | carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur |
| what are the 4 kinds of macromolecules? | carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids |
| which atoms are in carbohydrates? | carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| which atoms are in lipids? | carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| which atoms are in proteins? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur |
| which atoms are in nucleic acids? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus |
| what is the basic unit of carbs? | sugars |
| what are the functions of carbohydrates? | they provide energy and structural support, fiber is a carbohydrate that prevents constipation, extra glucose is converted into glycogen in the liver |
| what are the basic units of lipids? | fatty acids |
| what are the functions of lipids? | provides energy & structure, cushions the body, and prevents heat loss |
| where are carbs found? | bread, fruits, pasta |
| where are lipids found? | butter, margarine, candy |
| what do saturated fats contain a lot of? | hydrogen |
| where are saturated fats found? | animal products |
| examples of things that contain saturated fats --- | beef, pork, dairy |
| what can be a result of too much saturated fats? | clogged blood vessels |
| who discovered the structure of DNA? | James Watson and Francis Crick |
| role of DNA | directs & controls all activities of all cells in an organism |
| role of RNA | helps the DNA direct & control all activities of all cells in an organism |
| what does DNA stand for? | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| what does RNA stand for? | ribonucleic acid |
| DNA is ______ stranded | double |
| RNA is ______ stranded | single |
| what are the basic units of proteins? | amino acids |
| where is protein found? | eggs, milk, meat, dairy, nuts, beans |
| what are enzymes? | proteins that break down macromolecules |
| what do Amylases break down? | sugar |
| what do Proteases break down? | proteins |
| what do Lipases break down? | lipids |
| what do Catalases break down? | hydrogen peroxide |
