Unit 2: Macromolecules Vocab

atoms or small molecules that bond together to form more complex structures such as polymers

• Polymers

• Monomers

• Lipids

• Macromolecules

a large molecule composed of many repeating smaller units called monomers

• Monomer

• Polymer

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

A chain of monosaccharides would give you which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

A chain of amino acids would give you which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

A chain of nucleotides would give you which macromolecule?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule is used for LONG TERM energy storage?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule is used for SHORT TERM energy storage?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

A polysaccharide is a _____________.

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

What are the job(s) or proteins in the body?

• For energy

• Speed up chemical reactions (enzyme)

• Transport information (hormones)

• Fight disease (antibodies)

Which is an example of a nucleic acid?

• Glucose

• DNA

• Amino acids

• Lipid