2.3 Macromolecule Vocabulary

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

• Nucleotides
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids
• Glycerol and fatty acids

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The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.

• Iron
• Nitrogen
• Carbon
• Oxygen

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Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• store genetic information
• store energy (long-term)
• store energy (short-term)
• build skin, hair, nails, muscles

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DNA and RNA. Made up of nucleotide monomers. Has C, H, O, N, P.

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

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The building blocks of proteins (monomers). There are 20 of these.

• glycerol

• fatty acids

• amino acids

• base

Molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen. Includes sugars and starches.

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• protein

• nucleic acids

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A large molecule made up of monomers, otherwise known as a macromolecule is a:

• polymer

• monomers

• base

• element

Which macromolecule is used for fat insulation?

• Glucose

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Glycogen

The following examples Glucose, Starch, Cellulose, and Glycogen belong to which macromolecule:

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acid