Macromolecules, Macromolecules: Structure And Function Test Questions and Answers Rated A

Macromolecules, Macromolecules: Structure And Function Test
Questions and Answers Rated A
1. 4 classes of macromole- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
cules

2. polymer A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked
together.




3. Elements in carbohy- C, H, O in a definite ratio
drates




4. Elements in lipids C, H, O not in a definite ratio




5. Elements in proteins C, H, O, N
(amino acids)




6. Elements in Nucleic C, H, O, N, P
Acids

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, Macromolecules, Macromolecules: Structure And Function Test
Questions and Answers Rated A




7. carbohydrate molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes sugars
and starches. Short-term energy storage




8. lipid macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes
fats, oils, and waxes. Long-term energy storage




9. nucleic acid macromolecule made of a chain of nucleotides; example: DNA and RNA.
Stores genetic information and instructions for making proteins




10. protein Large organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,
and sometimes sulfur. Made of amino acid monomers. Makes up hair
and muscle.
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