5. Macromolecules

Macromolecules are...

• The body's main source of energy

• A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules

• The building blocks of proteins (join together to make proteins)

• Made of nucleotides linked together

Which of the following is NOT a main category of macromolecules [which one is an example that fits in a category of macromolecules]?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Hemoglobin

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

The body's main source of energy. Broken down into simple sugars and used immediately in the body. Contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Select all that are types of carbohydrates

• Amino Acids

• Sugars

• Starches

• Cellulose

Macromolecule needed by the body for growth and repair

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

The building blocks of proteins are [these join together to make proteins]...

• Fatty Acids

• Nucleic Acids

• DNA molecules

• Amino Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Macromolecule that includes fats (solid at room temp), oils (liquid at room temperature), and waxes

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Nucleic Acids are made of _____________ linked together

• Nucleotides

• Fats

• Amino Acids

• Nucleosomes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Fats are....

• Anything made up of lipids, proteins, and/or carbohydrates

• The building blocks of proteins (join together to make proteins)

• Lipids; Made of fatty acids and glycerol. Protects body organs, insulates body, and stores energy in body

'Food' is defined as...

• A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules

• Anything made up of lipids, proteins, and/or carbohydrates

• Macromolecule that includes fats (solid at room temp), oils (liquid at room temperature), and waxes