Macromolecules

Front

What are the monomers that make up proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What smaller subunits do lipids get digested into?

Back

Fatty Acids

Front

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing energy, insulating the body, and forming cell membranes?

Back

Lipids

Front

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

Front

To which class of macromolecules does sugar belong?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and support cellular structure.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the role of enzymes, which are proteins, in biochemical reactions?

Back

To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the structure of a lipid molecule?

Back

Lipids are primarily composed of long hydrocarbon chains or rings.

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.