Macromolecules Review Warm Up (H)

Front

What are small individual molecules that when linked together form a polymer?

Back

Monomers

Front

What is a large molecule made up of smaller units called monomers?

Back

Polymer

Front

What type of macromolecule includes sugars and starches?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

Back

Nucleic acids

Front

What type of macromolecule includes fats, oils, and waxes?

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the process called by which monomers are linked together to form polymers?

Back

Polymerization

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

Front

What is the term for a long chain of amino acids?

Back

Polypeptide