15 Questions
What is polymerization?
The process of joining two or more monomers through a chemical reaction to form a macromolecule
Which type of macromolecules are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids examples of?
Organic macromolecules
What is a condensation reaction?
A reaction where two molecules combine and release a small molecule
Which type of reaction forms proteins from amino acid monomers?
Condensation reaction
What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions in the body?
Increase the speed of metabolic reactions
What happens when CO2 combines with H2O in the body?
$CO_2$ and $H_2O$ form $H_2CO_3$
Which statement describes the role of proteins correctly?
Proteins provide energy for the body and act as enzymes
What characteristic of lipids makes them hydrophobic?
Contain a lot of C-H bonds
Which enzyme speeds up the production of carbonic acid to clear CO2 from the blood?
Carbonic anhydrase
What is the main function of steroids when they naturally occur in the body?
Regulate metabolism and immune response
Which macromolecule is a storehouse of energy that our bodies evolved to crave?
Carbohydrates
What type of bond holds the carbon atoms in a sheet structure in graphite?
Covalent bond
Which macromolecule is made up of nucleotide monomers?
Nucleic acids
What is the main reason athletes using steroids illegally may experience acne, liver damage, and high blood pressure?
Misuse of the substance
Which macromolecule is known for adding flavor to food and being a source of energy?
Lipids
Explore the world of macromolecules, which are huge molecules made up of smaller subunits called monomers. Learn about the concept of polymerization and the different types of organic macromolecules like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
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