Biochemistry Part 1 - Macromolecules

Why are macromolecules also known as "polymers?"

• They are large molecules made up of many monomers. 
• They are large molecules added together. 
• There are many types of macromolecules. 
• Many organisms have macromolecules.

What are the monomers (building blocks) of CARBOHYDRATES?

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acidy & Glycerol

What are the monomers (building blocks) of LIPIDS?

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acidy & Glycerol

What are the monomers (building blocks) of PROTEINS?

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acidy & Glycerol

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of NUCLEIC ACIDS?

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acidy & Glycerol

What is the primary function of PROTEINS?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Storing and Transmitting genetic information

• Enzymes that control reaction rates

What is the primary function of NUCLEIC ACIDS?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Storing and Transmitting genetic information

• Enzymes that control reaction rates

What is the primary function of CARBOHYDRATES?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Storing and Transmitting genetic information

• Enzymes that control reaction rates

What is the primary function of LIPIDS?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Storing and Transmitting genetic information

• Enzymes that control reaction rates

What type of molecule does this make up?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

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