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This was my first section I have done in the S.T.E.M. Biology class. This section was a lot of fun and very interesting. I really like how well it relates with the real word and what we eat everyday.
Macromolecule:
These are examples of the four macromolocules. These include Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids. All of these things can be found inside of foods that we eat, however they are most of the time not all in the same food. (Definition: A molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.)
Macromolocules:
Macromolocules:
Carbohydrates: Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. (Ex. Dairy, Fruit, Grains, Starches, Legumes)
Proteins: Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen. (Ex. Lean Meats, Poultry, Fish/seafood, Eggs, Dairy)
Lipids: Any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. (Ex. Vegetable oil, Butter, Whole milk, Cheese, Some meats)
Nucleic Acid: A complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotide linked in a long chain. (Ex. Spinach, Leek, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower)
Indicator Solution: Indicators are substances whose solutions change color due to changes in pH. These are called acid-base indicators. They are usually weak acids or bases, but their conjugate base or acid forms have different colors due to differences in their absorption spectra.
Monomer: A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
Polymer: A substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.
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