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Macromolecules
Macromolecules are large molecules made up of smaller molecules joined together. The four main groups are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. They are essentially for proper cellular functioning.
755 Questions
What nmacromolecule is not organized in repeating units of monomers?
That are the lipids. They have fatty acids and glucerols
What 2 macromolecules are used to store energy?
Every molecule can store. Most common one is ATP. It is a nucleotide.
What type of macromolecule is lactase?
as a general rule, anything ending in -ase is an enzyme, so lactase is an enzyme that breaks down molecules of lactose
What type of macromolecule is a collagen?
In the most simple sense, collagen is a protein.
To be more specific, it is a polypeptide made up of of (3) amino acid based helices arranged in a triple right-handed helix, or coiled coil.
What macromolecule includes sugars starches and cellulose?
Simple sugars are not macromolecules, but starches and cellulose are both polysaccharides and macromolecules.
How can you tell if DNA is DNA in food?
If the food's origin is from an animal or plant it is very likely that it contains DNA. However, if the food has been exposed to Ultra Violet Radiation for a prolonged period of time, has been cooked at high temperatures or has been exposed to other harsh conditions for some time it is very likely that the DNA has been damaged or destroyed.
What are 4 major macromolecules found in living organism?
The four macromolecules found in living organisms are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids:
1. Carbohydrates: Are Molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they include sugars and starches.
2. Lipids: Are non polar molecule that includes fats, oils, and cholesterol.
3. Proteins: A Proteins is a polymer made of monomers called amino acids.
4. Nucleic Acids: Are polymer that are made up of monomers called nucleotides.
What macromolecule is made up nucleic acids?
Both Dna and RNA are made of nucleotides. RNA comes in tRNA, mRNA and rRNA forms as as well.
What is the monomer of the macromolecules?
Starch and Glycogen is a polymer made up of glucose monomers.
When you think of Starch, think of potatoes.
When you think of Glycogen, think of your energy storage (it's actually a secondary storage)
Can macromolecules be broken down by hydrolysis?
Yes, macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats can be broken down by hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that uses water to break down complex molecules into smaller components. For example, proteins are broken down into amino acids, carbohydrates into sugars, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
What are the 4 major macromolecules and monomers?
The 4 macomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids,proteins, and nucleic acids.
Their monomers are:
Carbohydrates- Simple sugar
Lipids-Fatty Acid
Protein-Amino Acids
Nucleic Acid-Nucleotide
What kind of macromolecule is cholesterol?
It is a lipid. It is not a protein since it is not a chain of amino acids; it is not a carbohydrate because it doesn't follow the formula CmH2nOn; and it is not a nucleic acid since it is not a chain of nucleotides.
How are monomers of organic compounds joined to form the macromolecules?
Monomers group together to form a macromolecule during a process known as polymerization. During this process the indivudual monomers give off a gas which enables them to form a macromolecule.
What is the macromolecule in salt?
No. Salts are not macromolecules since they cannot be broken down into molecules that exist by themselves.
Macromolecules include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. They are respectively chains of saccharides, glycerol+fatty acids, and amino acids.
Salt is not a macromolecule but has a large lattice.
What are macromolecules in glycerol?
Glycerol molecules are propane molecules with one hydrogen on each carbon replaced by -OH , hydroxyl group. Glycerol has many uses in food industry, pharmaceuticals, medicines, and as a chemical intermediate.
What are 4 of the functions of biological macromolecules?
- Carbohydrates act as quick energy and help with structure support for cells.
- Proteins may provide structure, serve as enzymes to speed up chemical reactions, and provide some energy.
- Lipids make up their plasma membrane, provide cushioning and insulation in larger organisms, and help with energy storage.
- Nucleic Acids carry all the codes for the functioning of the cell, have the ability to make new cells, and to heredity.
Which macromolecule provides insulation and helps animal conserve heat?
That is the lipids. It is a good insulator.
What would most likely qualify as a macromolecule?
The molecules that are found in the organisms and are larger in size, have high molecular weights, have complex molecular structure and occur in colloidal state being insoluble in extracellular fluid. They include only organic compounds viz, ploysachharides, proteins and nucleic acids. They are formed by polymerization of large number of micromolecules.
What are the macromolecules that store energy?
In the mitochondria. It's the "powerhouse" of the cell.
Yes, fat is a macromolecule known as a lipid. Lipids are organic molecules that are not soluble in water and primarily serve as a source of energy storage in the body.
What group of major macromolecules does polysaccarides belong to?
Polysaccharides are composed of several sugar molecules that are chemically bonded together. They are considered as carbohydrates. Examples of polysaccharides are starch, cellulose and glycogen.
