Unit 3 Cell Review

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.

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

• Carbon
• Hydrogen
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen

What are the monomers (building blocks) of CARBOHYDRATES?

• Monosaccharides/Glucose (simple sugars)

• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Triglycerides/No true monomer

What are the monomers (building blocks) of NUCLEIC ACIDS?

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
• Amino Acids
• Nucleotides
• Triglycerides/No true monomer

What is the primary function of CARBOHYDRATES?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Transmitting genetic information
• Cell processes and cell signaling

What is the primary function of PROTEINS?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Transmitting genetic information
• Cell processes and cell signaling

What is the primary function of LIPIDS?

• Source of energy
• Long term storage of energy
• Transmitting genetic information
• Cell processes and cell signaling

What are the functions of proteins?

• build structures and provide quick energy
• repair tissue and store long-term energy
• build structures/
  hormones/ transport/ enzymes
• provide energy/ transport

DNA and RNA are examples of 

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids