Energy Storage
Which macromolecule is the body's main source of quick energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the building block (monomer) of proteins?
Amino Acids
Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues?
Proteins
What macromolecule stores energy long-term in animals?
Lipids
What monomers make up carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides or simple sugars
What macromolecule forms the main structure of cell membranes?
Lipids (Phospholipids)
Which macromolecule holds 9 cal/gram?
Lipids
What are the monomers of nucleic acids called?
Nucleotides
What role do enzymes play in living organisms?
They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions
Name the TYPE carbohydrate plants use to store energy
Starch
What two components make up the monomer of a lipid?
Glycerol and fatty acids
Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic acids
What is the term for the energy storage molecule in animals?
Glycogen
Polymers of nucleic acids?
Nucleic acid itself (DNA and RNA)
This macromolecule deals with movement
Proteins