Macromolecules 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four basic types of macromolecules ?
A
carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, Lipids
2
Q
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
A
Nucleotide
3
Q
What are the four types of polysaccharide macromolecules?
A
Glycogen
cellulose
Starch
inulin
4
Q
What does it mean to say that a molecule is “amphipathic”?
A
There is both a hydrophobic and a hydorphic region
