Which macromolecules can be used for long term energy storage in animals?
Glycogen (made up the macromolecule carbohydrates)
What 3 elements are found in all four classes of macromolecules?
The four main classed of macromolecules are Proteins, Sugars, Lipids and nucleic acids.
Carbon is an element found in all classes. In protein it part of at least the carboxylic acid of the amino acid and the ever present alpha carbon. In Sugars carbon always form the backbone and the same in lipids. In nucleic acid carbons are found in the sugar moiety as well as the nitrogen base.
Hydrogen is also always present - quite trivial.
Oxygen is also trivial for all.
Nitrogen is found in all proteins, all nucleic acids some sugar derivatives and very seldomly in lipid.
What Atoms are found in all macromolecules?
Every macromolecule has at least carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur are also found in many macromolecues.
What are individual subunits of macromolecules called?
Monosaccharides, triglyceride, amino acids, and nucleotides
What term identifies the reaction that breaks apart macromolecules?
hydrolysis... my biology book says that... cells dissasemble macromolecules into their constituent subunits by performing reactions that are essentailly the reverse of dehydration- a molecule of water is added instead of removed.
What category of macromolecules are enzymes classified as?
Most enzymes are classified as proteins. However, there are some enzymes that are not classified as proteins such as ribozymes (nucleic acids) and vitamins (coenzymes).
Which macromolecules are hydrophobic?
Carbohydrates are compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. contains monosaccharides (single sugar molecules). use it as main source or energy
Lipids are made up mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms. some lipids are formed when a glycerol molecule combines with fatty acids.
Nucleic acids contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. they are polymers assembled from individual monomers called nucleotides. they store and transmit hereditary information. the 2 kinds are RNA and DNA
Proteins contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. they are polymers of molecules called amino acids.Some proteins control the rate of reactions and regulate cell proccesses . some are used to form bones and muscles. others transport substances into or out of cells or help fight disease
What substance is added durning hydrolysis in order to break food macromolecules?
Mainly enzymes are involved. They are made up of proteins
DNA cutting enzymes used in the repair of DNA damage?
DNA cutting enzymes used in the repair of DNA damage include endonucleases such as FEN1, EXO1, and MRE11, which cleave DNA strands to facilitate repair processes like base excision repair and DNA double-strand break repair. These enzymes help remove damaged DNA sections for replacement or rejoining to restore the DNA sequence integrity.
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.