Nutrition and Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are essential nutrients?
A
nutrients that an organism can only get from their environment.
2
Q
Macromolecules
A
polymerization of smaller molecules called monomers
3
Q
Macronutrients
A
A chemical element or substance that is essential in large amounts for the growth and health of a living organism.
4
Q
Monomers
A
Small chemical molecules that can be connected together to make larger molecules.
5
Q
Polymers
A
A chemical molecule made from many smaller monomer molecules.
