Macromolecules Flashcards
molecules made of many carbon atoms (and hydrogen)
Organic molecules
carbon may bond to…
oxygen
hydrogen
phosphorus
sulfur
nitrogen
when carbon atoms bond they form (shape)…
chains or rings
many carbon molecules are called _____
macromolecules
a large molecule in a living thing
Macromolecules
large molecule made of many smaller parts
polymer
smaller parts of polymer
monomers
what are the 4 macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nuclaic acid
Proteins
what are carbohydrates made of?
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
quick energy
carbs
starches and sugars
carbs
main energy source of living things
carbs
provide structure to plants
carbs
another name for sugar
saccharide
one sugar molecule
ex: glucose, fructose
monosaccharide