Macromolecules Part B Flashcards

What provides long term energy storage for animals?

What provides immediate energy?

What are sex hormones primarily composed of?

What provides short term energy storage for plants?

What structures are found in both animals and plants?

What forms the cell membrane of all cells?

What speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy?

What is one sugar referred to as?

What is the monomer of proteins?

What provides long term energy storage for plants?

What steroid makes up part of the cell membrane?

What is the 3-carbon 'backbone' of a fat?

What provides short term energy storage for animals?

What are many sugars collectively known as?

What forms the cell wall of plant cells?

Long-Term and Short-Term Energy Storage

Saturated fat serves as a long-term energy storage mechanism for animals.
Glucose is a key molecule for immediate energy, utilized by both animals and plants for quick energy release.
Starch functions as a long-term energy reserve in plants, storing energy for later use.

Hormones and Structural Components

Steroids function as sex hormones, influencing sexual development and reproductive functions.
Polypeptide chains are essential for structural roles in both animal and plant cells.

Cell Membrane Composition

Phospholipids are crucial for forming the cell membrane of all cells, contributing to the cell's integrity and communication.
Cholesterol, a type of steroid, is a significant component of the cell membrane, stabilizing its structure.

Enzyme Functionality

Enzymes act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy, vital for metabolic processes.

Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of one sugar unit.
Amino acids are the monomers that combine to form proteins, contributing to diverse biological functions.
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of many sugar units, including starch and cellulose.

Storage Forms of Energy in Animals

Glucose is the primary source of short-term energy storage for animals, with glycogen serving as a branched storage form for energy reserves.

Test your knowledge on macromolecules with these flashcards. Identify various molecules based on their descriptions, covering topics such as energy storage and structural functions in living organisms. Perfect for studying biochemistry and molecular biology.