macro molecules

What are macromolecules primarily composed of?

Carbon-based compounds.

What is the basic atom of organic compounds?

Carbon atom.

How many main types of organic compounds are found in living things?

Four.

Name the four organic compounds found in living things.

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharide.

What is the polymer of carbohydrates?

Polysaccharide.

Examples of carbohydrates include __________.

Pizza, bread, pasta.

What is the monomer of proteins?

Amino acid.

What is the polymer of proteins?

Polypeptide.

Examples of proteins include __________.

Eggs, fish, meat, chicken.

What is the monomer of lipids?

Fatty acids.

What is a major function of lipids?

Store energy and provide insulation.

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

Nucleotide.

What do nucleic acids do?

Direct synthesis of proteins and carry genetic code.

What are the elements that make up carbohydrates?

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

List two types of saccharides.

Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides.

What do amino acids link together to form?

Proteins.

What type of bond connects monomers to form polymers?

Hydrogen bonds.

How do fatty acids differ between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Saturated fats have no double bonds (C-C), while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds (C=C).

What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

Proteins.

What is cellulose used for in plants?

Cell wall structure.