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Macromolecules

Large complex molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Carbohydrate

A type of macromolecule composed of sugars, providing energy and structural support to cells.

Monomer of a carbohydrate

monosaccharide

lipid

A type of macromolecule that includes fats, oils, and steroids, serving as energy storage and structural components of cell membranes.

monomer of a lipid

fatty acid and glycerol

protein

A macromolecule essential for various biological functions including structure, signaling, and catalysis.

monomer of protein

amino acid

Nucleic Acid

A macromolecule primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

Monomer of nucleic acid

nucleotide

Polymer of carbohydrates

polysaccharide

Polymer of lipids

cell membrane

Polymer of nucleic acid

DNA/RNA

Polymer of proteins

polypeptide chain

List the characteristics of living things

made of cells, reproduction, DNA, growth and development, need for materials and energy, response to stimuli, maintain homeostasis, evolution