Macromolecules

Question 1

Monomer

Answer 1

Small molecule that binds with others to form a polymer

Question 2

Polymer

Answer 2

Large molecule made of repeating monomers connected by chemical bonds

Question 3

Dehydration Synthesis

Answer 3

Joins monomers to form a polymer by removing a water molecule

Question 4

Hydrolysis

Answer 4

Breaks down polymers into monomers by adding a water molecule

Question 5

Carbohydrate

Answer 5

Consist of C, H, and O; includes monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides

Question 6

Lipid

Answer 6

Water-insoluble molecule used for energy storage and insulation; fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids

Question 7

Protein

Answer 7

Large molecule made of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

Question 8

Enzyme

Answer 8

Protein that speeds up biological reactions by acting as a catalyst

Question 9

Nucleic Acid

Answer 9

Macromolecule storing and transmitting genetic information; DNA and RNA

Question 10

Macromolecule

Answer 10

Large, complex molecule made of monomers