Macromolecules

Front

What is the building block for a lipid?

Back

Fatty acid/glycerol

Front

What process produces water as a by-product?

Back

Dehydration synthesis/Condensation

Front

What are enzymes primarily made of?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is a monosaccharide NOT?

Back

A large molecule containing nitrogen

Front

What are the monomers of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To act as catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed.

Front

What is a polymer?

Back

A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.