FLASHCARD PREP: ORGANIC / MACROMOLECULES

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide a main source of quick energy for the body.

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What are lipids?

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A group of biomolecules that includes fats, oils, and waxes, primarily used for energy storage and insulation.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate that consists of long chains of monosaccharide units, such as starch and glycogen.

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What are saturated fats?

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Fats that have no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature.

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What are unsaturated fats?

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Fats that contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, usually liquid at room temperature.