Macromolecules and enzymes

What are the 4 classes of macromolecules?

• Proteins

• Amino Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

SINGLE (or Sub units) of macormolecules are called...

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Monomer

• Polymer

What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates?

• Carbon

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Phosphate

Which factor denatures a enzyme? Choose all that apply.

• Excessive heat

• Nothing can

• Excessive pH

• Exposure to bacteria

What are the monomers (building blocks) of lipids? (choose all that apply)

• Glycerol

• Fatty Acids

• Amino Acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Waxes create a waterproof layer on the outside of some living organisms. To which group of organic molecules do waxes belong?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• proteins

Letter E...

• active site
• enzyme
• substrate
• products

Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because both -

• provide insulation

• store energy

• contain nitrogen

• form cell walls

Which of the following molecules are an example of a nucleic acid?

• Starch

• Enzymes

• DNA/RNA

• Unsaturated fats

Enzymes are...

• nucleic acids
• proteins
• lipids
• carbohydrates