Mr. G's Biology Midterm Review 2

Front

In red blood cells, a protein called ________ binds to oxygen.

Back

hemoglobin

Front

Proteins are composed of what smaller building blocks?

Back

amino acids

Front

Glucose is a _____

Back

carbohydrate

Front

Which group of organic molecules serve as long-term energy storage and make the cell membrane?

Back

lipids

Front

Nucleotides are made up of three parts. The three parts are...

Back

a sugar, a phosphate, and a base

Front

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules essential for life?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the role of amino acids in protein synthesis?

Back

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are linked together to form polypeptides.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

Front

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

Back

Monosaccharides, such as glucose.