Macromolecules

Name the four classes of organic macromolecules.


Macromolecules are made up of small building blocks called
Molecules made up of many monomers linked together are called
The prefix “mono” means “one.” Why do you think “monomer” is an appropriate name for the _____ of macromolecules?
The prefix “poly” means “many.” Why do you think “polymer” is an appropriate name for a _____?
The chemical reaction that occurs when monomers are joined is called d________. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
The chemical reaction that occurs when polymers are broken down into individual monomers is called _____. What occurs during this type of reaction? _____
Explain how monomers are related to polymers.
Fatty acids and glycerol
Monosaccharide
Nucleotide
Amino acid
DNA
Enzyme
Triglyceride
Polysaccharide
Fatty acids and glycerol
Monosaccharide
Nucleotide
Amino acid
Fatty acids and glycerol
Glucose
Nucleotide
Amino acid
Amino acid
Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
Fatty acids and glycerol
Cholesterol
Enzyme
RNA
Cellulose
Amino Acid
Fatty Acid
Glycerol
Nucleotide
Saccharide
Amino Acid
Cellulose
1. Cholesterol
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Enzyme
Glucose
Glycogen
Monosaccharide
Phospholipid
Polypeptide chain
Polysaccharide
Ribonucleic acid
Saturated fat
Starch
Steroid
Unsaturated fat
Which molecule consists of two sugar units?
Which choice best describes glycogen?
Which type of molecule provides the basic energy for your cells?
Which type of molecule is found in milk?
Which molecule is made of a series of carbon rings?
Which molecule has more than one double bond?
Which molecule has 2H for each internal carbon?
Which molecule has one double bond?