Macromolecules Vocab List 1

Most molecules that make up living matter are:

• Organic compounds

• Functional groups

• Macromolecules

• Carbon Skeleton

Organic compounds are held together by:

• Functional Groups

• Carbon Skeletons

• Hydroxyl Groups

• Carbohydrates

Sets of atoms that are attached to the carbon skeleton and are directly involved in reactions are called:

• Organic compounds

• Lipids

• Functional Groups

• Monomers

These are large molecules that can have complex structures and functions

• Macromolecules

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

These macromolecules are also known as fats. The influence cholesterol, hormones, and they also store energy .

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

These macromolecules are the most diverse, as they provide structure, allow movement, provide defense against virus, and transport essential nutrients.

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

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These macromolecules contain out genetic code

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

These macromolecules are an essential source of energy for animals and a key structural component for plants

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

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This is the reaction that uses water to break apart macromolecules

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration Synthesis

This reaction is removes water in order to make macromolecules

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration Synthesis