The monomer of carbohydrates.
monosaccharides
What are the monomers of lipids? (there are 2 parts)
glycerol and fatty acid chains.
The monomer of a protein?
amino acids
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid
nucleotides
Why are all macromolecules considered organic?
they all contain the element carbon
What is the term for polymers for carbohydrates
polysaccharides
What are the two different types of classifications for fats?
saturated and unsaturated
what is the polymer for a protein?
polypeptide or protein
Name for the polymer of nucleic acids.
DNA or RNA
What macromolecule is show above
lipid
The major function of carbohydrates.
Short term energy
What are the two main functions of lipids
What are long term energy (stored energy) and to make cell membrane
what is the main function of proteins
to provide structure for cells
What is the main function of the Nucleic acids- specifically DNA
Store genetic information
what is the name of the macromolecule shown above?
Carbohydrate
What is the specific ratio that all carbohydrates follow. Be specific with the number for each element
the 1:2:1 ratio for C:H:O
Give 2 examples of a lipid
Oils, fats, phospholipids, cholesterol, steroids', butter, etc.
What type of protein speeds up chemical reactions
Enzymes
Three components build a nucleotide.
phosphate group, sugar, and a nitrogenous base
What is the name of the macromolecule shown above?
protein
What are the elements used in all carbohydrates to make up its composition?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
What are the elements found in lipids.
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
what elements are in all proteins?
the composition of Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen
Nucleic acids are made up of these elements...
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Phosphorous
The picture shown here shows which of the macromolecules?
Nucleic acids