Bio 1st Nine Weeks Vocab

Front

What is a macromolecule made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio?

Back

Carbohydrate (carb)

Front

What is the attraction between molecules that are different from one another called?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What are the building blocks of macromolecules that can be put together to make a polymer?

Back

Monomer

Front

What term includes carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins?

Back

Macromolecules

Front

Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in biological systems?

Back

Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids.

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

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Polymerization.