6.4: Chemistry in Biology

These are large molecules formed from smaller organic molecules:

• Building Blocks

• Starch

• Macromolecules

• Micromolecules

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Check the FOUR classes of macromolecules:

• ATP

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

These are molecules made from repeating units of identical or nearly identical compounds called monomers that are linked together by a series of covalent bonds:

• Polymers

• Macromolecules

• Micromolecules

• Lipids

Compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms for each carbon atom are called:

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

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These are molecules made mostly of carbon and hydrogen that make up the fats, oils, and waxes.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

This is a compound made of small carbon compounds called amino acids.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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These are complex macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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Mark the TWO Macromolecules whose function is to store energy:

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acid

• Nucleotides

Which Macromolecule's function is to store and communicate genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acid

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Which TWO Macromolecules' function is to provide structural support?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acid