EOC Review: Macromolecules

This macromolecule is produced (synthesized) by ribosomes in the cytoplasm and ribosomes in the rough endoplasmic reticulum.

• Carbohydrate

  (monosaccharide)

• Lipid

  (fatty acid)

• Protein

  (amino acid)

• Nucleic acid

  (nucleotide)

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

This macromolecule is produced (synthesized) by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

• Carbohydrate

  (monosaccharide)

• Lipid

  (fatty acid)

• Protein

  (amino acid)

• Nucleic acid

  (nucleotide)

This macromolecule is produced (synthesized) as a result of photosynthesis, which takes place inside the chloroplast (organelle found in plant cells).

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

This macromolecule is a reactant of cellular respiration. It is used by the mitochondria to create ATP.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

This macromolecule stores genetic information.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

This macromolecule helps transport large and/or polar molecules across the cell membrane.

• Carbohydrate

  (monosaccharide)

• Lipid

  (fatty acid)

• Protein

  (amino acid)

• Nucleic acid

  (nucleotide)

This macromolecule creates antibodies, a key component of the immune system (specific immunity).

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Enzymes are _______ that catalyze (speed up) specific chemical reactions in the cytoplasm of a cell.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

This macromolecule stores energy for long term use. Example: bears in hibernation.

• Carbohydrate

  (monosaccharide)

• Lipid

  (fatty acid)

• Protein

  (amino acid)

• Nucleic acid

  (nucleotide)

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This macromolecule provides chemical energy storage for quick use.

Example: A person eats it the night before running a marathon.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7