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1
Q
What kind of macromolecule is made from amino acids
A
Protein
2
Q
What elements are found in all organic compounds
A
Carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen
3
Q
what is the name for the reaction that breaks apart macromolecules
A
hydrolysis
4
Q
four major classes of organic compounds found in living organisms are
A
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
5
Q
Which macromolecules are polymers made of nucleotides?
A
nucleic acids
6
Q
What is the name for the smaller molecules, like amino acids, that can be linked together to make large molecules (like protein polypeptides)?
A
monomers
7
Q
What is the name for a reaction that links monomers to form a chain?
A
dehydration synthesis
