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What are macromolecules?
Large molecules that are critically important to all living things.
'Poly-' used for in
macromolecules?
It indicates many or multiple.
synthesis?
A process where monomers join together to form polymers by removing
water.
main types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.
The simplest form of carbohydrates, serving as monomers.
Carbohydrates formed by two monosaccharides.
Carbohydrates that are made up of long chains of monosaccharides.
Lipids that make up cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids and a
phosphate group.
of proteins?
They serve various functions including making up the fbers of muscles,
structural support, transport, and catalysis of reactions.
foods that contain carbohydrates?
Bread, pasta, rice, and fruits.
of foods that contain
lipids?
Butter, oils, and avocados.
foods that contain proteins?
Meat, beans, and dairy products.
foods that contain nucleic acids?
All foods derived from living organisms, including fruits, vegetables, and
meats.
monomers of proteins?
amino acids
up carbohydrates
C, H, O
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up Proteins?
CHON
up lipids?
C, H, O
up nucleic acids?
C, H, O, N, P
of nucleic acids?
store and transmit genetic information
fatty acids and glycerol