Biological Macromolecules

Overview: Macromolecules are large organic molecules (carbon-containing) that make up all living things: carbohydrates, ____________, proteins, and ____________________________.

• lipids, nucleic acids

• starches, amino acids

• enzymes, fatty acids

• vitamins, minerals

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Overview: We can't ________________ without them!

• live

• sleep

• eat

• read

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Overview: Structurally, most macromolecules are ________________ made of monomers.

• polymers

• ions

• atoms

• crystals

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Carbohydrates: Main function: Energy storage (__________________________)

• short-term

• long-term

• permanent

• seasonal

Carbohydrates: Other uses include structure, ____________________, and signaling.

• identification

• digestion

• respiration

• photosynthesis

Carbohydrates: Found in ________________ and starches.

• sugars

• proteins

• fats

• vitamins

Carbohydrates: Monomer: ____________________________ (single sugar molecules)

• monosaccharide

• polysaccharide

• disaccharide

• amino acid

Carbohydrates: Polymer: ____________________________ = larger sugar molecules

• polysaccharide

• monosaccharide

• amino acid

• nucleotide

Carbohydrates: Energy storage: _____ calories/gram

• 4

• 7

• 9

• 2

Carbohydrates: The body can access and break them down easily, so they are typically the ________________ thing your body will break down to get energy when you need it!

• first

• last

• slowest

• least important

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