SOL Macromolecules and Enzymes Review

Front

What macromolecule breaks down into sugars such as glucose?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Nucleotides are monomers of which macromolecule?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the energy needed to start a chemical reaction referred to?

Back

Activation energy

Front

What is the primary role of enzymes inside living cells?

Back

Speed up chemical reactions

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

Back

Monosaccharides

Front

What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?

Back

Protein

Front

What is the function of lipids in the body?

Back

Store energy and make up cell membranes

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids