Introduction to Macromolecules

Front

A ____________________ is a large molecule.

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Macromolecule

Answer explanation

Macro= large, micro=small

Front

A __________________ is a large molecule made of many small ones.

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Polymer

Answer explanation

Poly means many- so a polymer is many molecules linked together.

Front

Which of the following is not one of the four major classes of biomolecules? Lipids/Fats, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, Bacteria, Proteins

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Bacteria

Answer explanation

The four major macromolecules are lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins.

Front

What does the prefix macro- mean?

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large

Front

How many macromolecules are there?

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4

Front

What is the prefix for 'one'?

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mono

Front

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

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many

Front

What is another name for 'monomer'?

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building block

Front

Proteins are made up of...

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CHON

Front

Lipids are made up of...

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CHO