It is the study of all compounds that contain bonds between carbon atoms.

Which is NOT a property of carbon?

These are known as “giant molecules.”

Term given to the small units in macromolecules.

Term given to a group of many units joined together.

These are the four main groups of macromolecules.

These are compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a main source of energy for cells and serve structural purposes for plant cells.

Name given to single sugar molecules. a.

Name given to macromolecules formed from monosaccharides.

These are biological molecules that are not soluble in water.

These lipids are joined together by single bonds, examples are lard and butter.

These lipids are joined together by double bonds, examples are oils.

These are biological molecules that contain nitrogen and phosphorus, they store and transmit genetic information.

Term given to monomers that form nucleic acids.

Nucleotides consist of 3 parts: a 5-carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and what else?

These are biological molecules whose monomers are amino acids.

Name given to the portion of each amino acid that is different is a side chain called

Proteins can have these many levels of organization

Van der Waals forces and _______ help maintain proteins shapes