Macromolecules Test with Complete Solutions

Macromolecules Test with Complete Solutions

1. amino acid monomer of protein

2. monosaccharide monomer of carbohydrate

3. phospholipid type of lipid that makes up the cell membrane

4. steroid type of lipid that makes up cholesterol and some hormones

5. triglyceride type of lipid that is used for long term energy storage (fat)

6. glucose A carbohydrate monomer that has 6 carbons and is broken down quickly to make
ATP

7. glycogen a carbohydrate that is used for short term energy storage

8. lipid Steroids, phospholipids and triglyceride are all monomers of

9. nucleotide monomer of nucleic acid

10. polymer made up of chains of the same type of monomers

11. covalent Each monomer is held together by bonds to make up a polymer

12. carbohydrates In photosynthesis, plants use sunlight and CO2 to make

13. protein The type of macromolecule that makes up antibodies, enzymes and receptors on
the cell and regulates many activities of the cell

14. nucleic acid Type of polymer that stores our genetic code

15. 3rd Most energy in ATP is stored in the phosphate bond

16. protein Meat, nuts and some legumes are examples of

17. carbohydrates Potato chips, sugar and pasta are all examples of

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