Biological Macromolecules Flashcards

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Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides are subcategories of what kind of macromolecule?

A

Carbohydrates

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What is the ratio of carbon:hydrogen:oxygen in a carbohydrate?

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1:2:1

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What are four examples of lipids?

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Fatty acids, glycerol, phospholipids, and steroids.

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What is triacylglycerol?

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Three fatty acids bonded to a glycerol by ester linkages.

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