Biology A CR

Module 3 Study Guide for Post

Assessment

Biology A CR: Module 3 Study Guide for Post Assessment

Anything in bold requires an answer

Terms/Concepts Important Information How will I remember?

to Remember

Macro means “BIG”

Mono means “one” monomer is a molecule made of

ONE unit

poly means “_________________” polymer is a molecule made of

many units

Carbohydrates ● contain the atoms: Carbon, ● monomer:

________ & Oxygen _______________
● main source of energy ● examples of polymers:
● found in fruits, grains, ○ _______________
vegetables, milk ○ _______________
● ○ _______________

Lipids ● contain the atoms Carbon, ● monomer:

Hydrogen & ______________
______________ ● examples:
● store energy; cushion ○ phospholipids
organs, insulate the body, ○ steroids
waterproof ○ fats
● found in: seeds, fat, cell ○ oils
membranes ○ waxes

Proteins ● Contain the atoms carbon, ● monomer:___________

hydrogen, oxygen, _________
nitrogen and sometimes ● examples of proteins:
______________ ○ __________
● structural molecules ○ __________
composed of amino acids ○ __________
 ● found in: nuts, grains, animal
products, muscle tissue

Nucleic acids ● contain the atoms carbon, ● monomer:

hydrogen, oxygen, _____________
nitrogen and ● examples of nucleic
_________________ acids:
● contain your genetic ○ __________
information ○ __________
● found in cells (often nucleus)

Enzymes ● organic catalysts example of an

● do not participate in the enzyme:_________
reaction
● lower the activation energy
● name usually ends in “-”ase”
● specific for one substance
● enzyme and substrate often
referred to as a “lock & key”
relationship

substrate the substance modified by an

enzyme
forms enzyme-substrate
complex

active site the area of the enzyme where

the substrate binds to

factors affecting ● temperature

enzyme activity ○ if too high, the enzyme
will denature
● pH
○ enzymes work at
specific pH levels