Macromolecules

Front

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

Back

Lipids

Front

Monosaccharides are monomers of ___________

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the function of nucleic acids?

Back

Store genetic information

Front

What suffix (word ending) is used in the names of most carbohydrates?

Back

-ose

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

Provide energy and structural support

Front

What are lipids primarily composed of?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What is the building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

Back

Catalyze biochemical reactions