Macromolecules and Digestion Reading
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Nearly 99% of the human body is made up of elements
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Nearly 99% of the human body is made up of elements
Which element is NOT does not make up the majority of the human body?
What are the four main macromolecules?
Macromolecules are large polymers made up of smaller parts called
Click on two major functions of proteins
The main function of carbohydrates is to
Lipids form membranes in cells and store energy
Examples of lipids are triglycerides and phospholipids
Nucleic acids contain the instructions for creating within the body
The monomer of nucleic acids are
An is a substance that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
What enzyme is produced in the stomach and is most effective in a very acidic pH?
The monomers of proteins are called
Amino acids are bonded together to created proteins also known as
How many different types of amino acids are there?
What is the monomer of carbohdyrates?
Monosaccharides are that include fructose, sucrose, and glucose
Energy is stored in the bonds that create monosaccharides and is released during
Monosaccharides are bonded together to create large chains called
The monomer of lipids are
The three parts of a nucleotide are a phosphate, sugar, and base
The major nucleic acids are