CMB 155/BIO 120 Chapters 1-5 Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+

CMB 155/BIO 120 Chapters 1-5 Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ What is a macromolecule? molecules made from smaller joining subunits What are the building blocks of macromolecules? monomers How are macromolecules synthesized (made)? dehydration synthesis Dehydration Synthesis A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule. How are macromolecules/polymers broken down? Hydrolysis Hydrolysis Breaking down complex molecules by the chemical addition of water What is a carbohydrate? compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; major source of energy for the human body What are the major components of a carbohydrate's backbone? Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen