Introduction to Macromolecules

My monomers consist of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base. Which macromolecule am I?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Why are macromolecules also known as "polymers?"

• They are large molecules made up of many monomers. 

• They are large molecules added together. 

• There are many types of macromolecules. 

• Many organisms have macromolecules.

True or False: The building blocks of macromolecules are also known as "monomers".

• True

• False

All biological macromolecules are organic, meaning they have ________ and hydrogen bonds.

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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The food in the image is full of which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

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The food in the image is full of which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

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The food in the image is full of which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

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Where can proteins be found in food?

• Fats and oils

• Fruits and vegetables

• Sugars and sweets

• Meat, dairy, beans, and grains

A __________ consists of many monomers bonded together.

• monomer

• hydrocarbon

• peptide

• polymer

Choose the letter(s) that correspond to the picture that matches to a polymer

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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