Macromolecules Test _Flashcards

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Which major macromolecule is being represented in this image? Options: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid

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carbohydrate

Front

What type of macromolecule is being represented in this image? Options: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid

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protein

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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amino acid

Front

What single sugar is considered the building block of carbohydrates?

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monosaccharide

Front

What is the element (or atom) that is found in all of the organic compounds?

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Carbon

Front

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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Amino Acids

Front

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of which macromolecule group?

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Lipids

Front

What type of organic compound helps build cell structures and is used in multiple cellular processes within the body?

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Proteins

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes? Options: Protein, Carbohydrate, Lipid, Nucleic Acid

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Protein

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Carbohydrates are made of...

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C H O