Macromolecules

Front

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

Back

Protein

Front

This macromolecule carries hereditary information and instructions for building molecules.

Back

Nucleic Acid

Front

This macromolecule provides the major energy source used by mitochondria (and all living things).

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

The organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the cell are called ____________________.

Back

Proteins

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides.