12 Questions
What is the structural unit of a protein?
Amino acid
Which type of macromolecule is primarily comprised of Carbon?
Lipids
What process involves forming a macromolecule by removing a molecule of water?
Dehydration Reaction
How many covalent bonds can carbon form due to its electron configuration?
4
Which element is NOT commonly found in organic macromolecules?
Chlorine
What is the term for a large group of monomers?
Polymer
Which category of carbohydrates consists of a chain that might be branched or not?
Polysaccharides
Which carbohydrate is a common structural support in cells and is made up of glucose monomers?
Cellulose
What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?
Long term energy stores
Which fatty acids have single bonds between neighboring carbons and are solid at room temperature?
Saturated fatty acids
What is the most common example of a disaccharide?
Sucrose
Which carbohydrate is an important source of energy and is created by plants through photosynthesis?
Glucose
Explore the four main types of biological macromolecules - carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Learn about the important components of cells and the organic nature of these large molecules primarily made up of carbon, along with other elements.
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