Essay 2,2 Flashcards
What are the building blocks of complex macromolecules?
Monomers
True or False: Complex macromolecules are made up of simple molecules called polymers.
True
What process links monomers together to form complex macromolecules?
Polymerization
What type of bond forms between monomers during polymerization?
Covalent bond
What is the function of enzymes in building complex macromolecules?
Catalyze the polymerization reaction
Which macromolecule is composed of nucleotides?
Nucleic acids
What is the role of DNA in complex macromolecules?
Stores genetic information
Which macromolecule is responsible for providing structural support to cells?
Proteins
What is the function of RNA in complex macromolecules?
Involved in protein synthesis
Which macromolecule is a major component of cell membranes?
Lipids
Which macromolecule serves as a source of long-term energy storage in animals?
Lipids