Unit 1 Concept 3 - Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
macromolecules
A
large molecules that make up all living things
2
Q
monomer
A
small, basic sub-units
3
Q
polymer
A
larger more complex structures made from monomers
4
Q
making polymers from monomers is?
A
dyhydration system
5
Q
dehydration system
A
builds a polymer by linking monomers
6
Q
breaking polymers into monomers is?
A
hydrolysis
7
Q
hydrolysis
A
breaks big polymers into smaller monomers
8
Q
carbohydrate; monomer
A
monosaccharide
9
Q
carbohydrate; polymer
A
polysaccharide
10
Q
carbohydrate; elements
A
CHO
11
Q
carbohydrate; functions
A
short term energy storage
12
Q
carbohydrate; calories
A
4
13
Q
lipid; monomer
A
fatty acids
14
Q
lipid; polymer
A
triglycerides
15
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lipid; elements
A
CHO
