1.1 - Molecules of Life

Question 1

What are the four classes of large biological molecules?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Fats (Lipids)

Question 2

What is a monomer?

Answer 2

Single units that are joined together to make a polymer

Question 3

What is a polymer?

Answer 3

Many monomers joined together to form a chain known as a polymer

Question 4

Give the 6 main elements necessary for life (give the other 5 if you can)

Answer 4

Oxygen 
Carbon
Hydrogen 
Nitrogen 
Calcium 
Phosphorus
Potassium 
Sulfur 
Sodium
Chlorine
Magnesium 
(In order from most to least abundant)