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HW: Macromolecules and Digestion Reading

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Monosaccharides are __________ that include fructose, sucrose, and glucose
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An __________ is a substance that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
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Click on two major functions of proteins
A. perform chemical reactions as enzymes
B. make up the cell membrane
C. communicate as hormones
D. long term energy storage
The monomers of proteins are called
A. monosaccharides
B. fatty acids
C. nucleotides
D. amino acids
Amino acids are bonded together to created proteins also known as
A. triglycerides
B. polypeptides
C. sucrose
D. disaccharides
How many different types of amino acids are there?
A. 6
B. 100
C. 64
D. 20
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Energy is stored in the bonds that create monosaccharides and is released during __________
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The main function of carbohydrates is to
A. provide structure
B. store genetic information
C. create the plasma membrane
D. provide energy
What is the monomer of carbohdyrates?
A. amino acids
B. fatty acids
C. nucleotides
D. monosaccharides
Monosaccharides are bonded together to create large chains called
A. polysaccharides
B. polypeptides
C. triglycerides
D. DNA
Lipids form membranes in cells and store energy
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The monomer of lipids are
A. amino acids
B. fatty acids
C. monosaccharides
D. nucleotides
Examples of lipids are triglycerides and phospholipids
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What enzyme is produced in the stomach and is most effective in a very acidic pH?
A. amylase
B. helicase
C. pepsin
D. lipase