most part‚ life is cellular. Although there are several other requirements‚ that an organism needs to be considered alive. These requirements are macromolecules‚ it needs to have metabolism‚ and be able to reproduce. If something has all of these things then it can be considered alive. The first requirement is that it has to have cells. Beings also need macromolecules because they need energy. The four macromolecules are carbohydrates‚ lipids‚ proteins‚ and nucleic acid. Macromolecules are used for
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A Macromolecule is a molecule with a very large number of atoms .The word macromolecule is usually used for describing polymers. Molecules that are made up of smaller molecules are called monomers‚ there are also Organic Molecules composed of carbon atoms .The functions of the Four big Macromolecules: First‚ Carbohydrates‚ carbohydrates is the function of being used for energy production during cellular respiration. Second ‚ Lipids‚ lipids are used for four things; insulation and long-term energy
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Macromolecules are molecules that are large and essential for life. They consist of carbohydrates‚ nucleic acids‚ proteins‚ and lipids. Carbohydrates are molecules that are composed of monosaccharaides. Carbohydrates include cellulose‚ starches‚ and sugars. Two tests may be used to determine the presence of the carbohydrates. Those tests are the Benedict’s test and Lugol’s Iodine Test. Proteins are another category of macromolecules. The protein is a type of macromolecule that carry out many processes
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Chapter 5: The Structure & Function of Macromolecules Reading Guide Part 1: Carbohydrates: Read pages 68-74 and complete the following questions. 1. Define the following: a. monomer-repeating units that serve as building blocks of polymers b. polymer-long molecule consisting of many similar building blocks linked by covalent bonds c. dehydration synthesis or condensation reaction-monomers are connected by a reaction in which two molecules are covalently bonded‚with loss of water
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2007 AP Question 1 A) Three macromolecules that are very important components of the Cell Membrane of Eukaryotic organisms include molecules such as phospholipids‚ cholesterol and Glycoproteins all of which contribute to the continued functioning of the cell membrane. Phospholipids Structure: form the majority of the cell membrane‚ two layers of phospholipids combine to form the phospholipid bilayer‚ the phospholipids are made of two fatty acid tails attached to a phosphate head‚ the phosphate
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PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS 28/11/13 Qn. Which two of the four macromolecules do you believe to be the most important for life? Give evidence to support your suggestion (include a full description of the macromolecules you describe both in terms of structure and function) Introduction All the four macromolecules=lipids‚ proteins‚ carbohydrates and nucleic acids= are essential for the functioning of an organism ’s body (Campbell‚ biology). They work hand in hand to help us survive. For example
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Macromolecule is a very large molecule which can get collected in the kidneys. Generally‚ the molecular weight of the macromolecular vehicle is bigger than that of the prodrugs and so this kind of system can achieve the objective. Pro-drugs have the capability to select the goal in the kidney because it can release the active drug by the action of renal enzymes
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Organic molecules are the molecules of life that include Carbon and Hydrogen. Organic molecules consist of four important classes which are lipids‚ carbohydrates‚ proteins and nucleic acids. The most important organic molecule is Carbon. Carbon can form with up to 4 different atoms to form chains‚ rings and branches. Organic molecules also contain monomers. Monomers are the “building blocks” of macromolecules. Macromolecules are made up by chains of monomers‚ these are called polymers. Continuing
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In this lab activity students performed an experiment with the use of distilled water and baking soda solutions as control. The experimental controls are accuracy indicators of laboratory results. Thus‚ controls are important in a lab because the observation results are dependent on the controls. The experimental results can be determined to be valid when it is compared with the control solution. The higher the similarity between the results and the control solution‚ the more accurate the investigation
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Identification of Macromolecules Introduction The purpose of this lab is to test for the presence of macromolecules in various foods. Tests are performed to describe the basic structure of proteins‚ lipids‚ glycerides‚ and carbohydrates. We are to recognize the positives and negatives in these macromolecules. Also we are to identify the roles that proteins‚ lipids‚ minerals‚ vitamins‚ and carbohydrates play in the body’s construction and metabolism. Procedure / Results 5.1 Carbohydrate
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