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Carbon-Based Macromolecules
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
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Science
8th Grade
01/31/2011

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Term
lipids
Definition
These are also called "fats"
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
This is a good source of short-term energy?
Term
carbon
Definition
The most important element for life is what?
Term
macromolecules
Definition
Carbon-based molecules are all large molecules, otherwise called what?
Term
organic chemistry
Definition
What type of chemistry involves studying carbon and organisms that have life?
Term
inorganic chemistry
Definition
What is the type of chemistry that studies non-living things that lack carbon?
Term
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids
Definition
What are the 4 carbon-based macromolecules we are studying?
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
These carbon-based macromolecules are often found in the structure of plants?
Term
glucose
Definition
Starches are many types of what sugar bonded together?
Term
protein
Definition
What carbon-based macromolecules are a good source of long-term energy
Term

DNA

(deoxyribonucleic acid)

Definition
This gives cells the information they need to make protein and other parts of the cell?
Term
eye color, male or female, fingerprint pattern, tongue roll, earlobe shape, dimples, and many other traits
Definition
What are 3 things that your DNA might determine?
Term
proteins
Definition
There about 100,000 of these in the human body?
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
What carbon-based macromolecule is a good source of fiber?
Term
protein
Definition
What carbon-based macromolecule is an important part of your skin's structure?
Term
lipids
Definition
What carbon-based macromolecule is known to help you keep in body heat?
Term
nucleic acid
Definition
Genetic material such as DNA is an example of what carbon-based macromolecule?
Term
amino acids
Definition
What are proteins made of?
Term
lipids
Definition
Animal fats are an unhealthy source of these carbon-based macromolecules?
Term
nucleic acids
Definition
What  carbon-based macromolecules are found in every cell of the body?
Term
glucose
Definition
What is the most common sugar found in carbohydrates?
Term
protein
Definition
What macromolecules help build muscle?
Term
cholesterol
Definition
What is the soft, waxy substance found among lipids that can be dangerous to your health?
Term
false
Definition
Chloesterol can dissolve in your bloodstream. True or False?
Term
proteins
Definition
What macromolecules help your immune system to fight infection?
Term
lipids
Definition
What macromolecules are known to be a good source of stored up energy?
Term
lipids
Definition
Cushioning your body against a hard blow and protecting it from injuries is a job of which macromolecule?
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
These are good to eat an hour or two before playing hoops?
Term
proteins
Definition
What macromolecules help strengthen tendons?
Term
d. peanut butter
Definition

Which of the following is an example of a food with high protein?

a. banana

b. oils     

    c. Gatorade

           d. peanut butter

Term
c. steak
Definition

Which of the following would be bad for your cholesterol?

a. apple

b. tuna 

c. steak

                  d. mashed potatoes

Term
d. bread
Definition

Which of these would you get alot of "carbs" from?

a. eggs

                   b. sunflower seeds

             c. vegetable oil

  d. bread

Term
a. chicken
Definition

Which of these 3 meats has the least amount of lipids (fats)?

a. chicken

b. beef    

c. pork    

Term
cheese, milk, peanut butter, eggs, nuts, seeds
Definition
Other than meats and fish, list 2 other types of foods high in protein?
Term
meats, eggs, nuts
Definition
What are two types of foods that can be found on both the protein list and the lipids list?
Term
nucleic acids such as genetic material
Definition
Which of the 4 carbon-based macromolecules might most likely be found at a crime scene?
Term
proteins
Definition
Lacking certain ones of these macromolecules could lead to deformities or even premature death.
Term
starches
Definition
Rice and potatoes are carbs that have many glucose sugars bonded together. They are commonly called what?
Term
False. It is used to build cell structures. It is needed to produce hormones. Parts of it are broken down into vitamin D which many organs need.
Definition
Cholesterol is always bad for you. True or False?
Term
liver
Definition
In what organ is cholesterol produced?
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