Molecules

What is a monomer?

• A small, simple molecule.

• A large molecule made of many parts.

What is a polymer?

• A small, simple molecule.

• A large molecule made of many parts.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the monomers of a protein polymer?

• Sugar (monosaccharide)

• Nucleotides

• Fatty Acids & Glycerol

• Amino Acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the monomers of a nucleic acid polymer?

• Sugar (monosaccharide)

• Nucleotides

• Fatty Acids & Glycerol

• Amino Acids

What are the monomers of a carbohydrate polymer?

• Sugar (monosaccharide)

• Nucleotides

• Fatty Acids & Glycerol

• Amino Acids

What are the monomers of a lipid polymer?

• Sugar (monosaccharide)

• Nucleotides

• Fatty Acids & Glycerol

• Amino Acids

The function of this macromolecule is to store and transmit genetic information.

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

One function of this macromolecule is to be used as quick, easy energy for the body.

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

One function of this macromolecule is to build plant structures, like the stringy cellulose in a piece of celery.

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

This macromolecule can come in many unique shapes. Each unique shape has its own unique function.

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6