Macromolecules

What is a macromolecule?

• A very small molecule

• A very large molecule consisting of many smaller structural units linked together

Which of the following are macromolecules? (Select all that apply)

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

A _____ is an attraction between atoms that holds atoms together.

• enzyme

• chemical bond

• biomolecule

• carbohydrate

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This picture represents what macromolecule?

• proteins

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• lipids

Biomolecules that include fats, oils, and waxes are?

• proteins

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Lipids are ________.

• hydrophobic

• hydrophilic

Hydrophilic means?

• Water loving

• Water fearing

Hydrophobic means?

• Water loving

• Water fearing

A _______ is a macromolecule that is made up of one or more amino acid polymers joined together by peptide bonds.

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

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A _____ is folded into a complex structure that performs a specific function.

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

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