Biological Macromolecules

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to proteins and nucleic acids, essential macromolecules in biology.

Proteins

Macromolecules made up of a single chain of amino acids, involved in almost every biological process.

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins.

Polypeptide

A chain of amino acids that may function as a protein.

Nucleic Acids

Crucial macromolecules for life, composed of nucleotides, which encode genetic information.

Nucleotides

The building blocks of nucleic acids, each consisting of a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

A type of nucleic acid that stores hereditary information.

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

A type of nucleic acid that also plays a role in storing hereditary information and protein synthesis.

Polymers

Molecules made up of repeating units of monomers, such as proteins and nucleic acids.