Macromolecules

Front

What element is found in all organic compounds?

Back

Carbon

Front

What do monomers do?

Back

Monomers build polymers.

Front

Which element does not cycle through the atmosphere?

Back

Phosphorus

Front

What suffix is commonly used in the names of carbohydrates?

Back

-ose

Front

Which macromolecule is primarily used for energy storage?

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of lipids?

Back

Energy storage and cell membrane structure.

Front

What are nucleic acids responsible for?

Back

Storing and transmitting genetic information.

Front

What is the process called when monomers join to form polymers?

Back

Polymerization.

Front

What type of macromolecule is glucose?

Back

Carbohydrate.