Biomacromolecules Exam with Correct Answers

Microscopes - Answer-allow us to view objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye Fluorescence or staining techniques - Answer-highlight particular molecules in cells to learn their structure and functions Australian synchotron - Answer-a particle accelerator , provides information abut the detailed structure of molecules Organic Molecules - Answer-chemical substances containing carbon excluding oxides (eg. Carbon dioxide), carbonates (e.g. calcium carbonate) and bicarbonates (e.g. sodium bicarbonate= bicarb soda). Four main types of organic molecules - Answer-Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids Organic molecules are often large _____ and made up of smaller sub-units called _____. - Answer-polymers,monomers Monomer of Carbohydrates - Answer-Monosaccharides (sugar) Polymer of Carbohydrates - Answer-Polysaccharides Examples of Carbohydrates - Answer-Glucose, starch Monomer of Proteins - Answer-amino acids Polymer of Proteins - Answer-polypeptides Examples of Proteins - Answer-Enzymes, Hormones Monomer of lipids - Answer-Fatty acids and glycerol Polymer of lipids - Answer-Fats, lipids, membranes Examples of Lipids - Answer-cell membranes Monomer of Nucleic acids - Answer-nucleotide Polymer of nucleic acids - Answer-nucleic acids Examples of nucleic acids - Answer-DNA, RNA Elements of Carbohydrates - Answer-Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen Elements of Lipids - Answer-Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (sometimes Phosphorous) Elements of Proteins - Answer-Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (sometimes Sulphur) Elements of Nucleic Acids - Answer-Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous Glucose formula - Answer-C6 H12 O6 Condensation reaction - Answer-water releasing, makes bonds Anabolic reactions - Answer-anabolic reactions include a NET USE OF ENERGY (endergonic) and BUILD more complex molecules and structures from simpler ones