Macromolecules Review

Group of molecules with long chains of simple sugars includes starches. glycogen, and cellulose

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through DNA is called:

Proteins' main function is as:

This monomer is called a(n):

The building block of which macromolecule is pictured here?

What type of bonds hold amino acids together in a protein?

Pictured (C₆H₁₂O₆) is the most important carbohydrate in Biology. What's its common name?

This class of proteins act as chemical "messengers" between different parts of the body.

The name scientists give to the molecule pictured here is:

This is the form of carbohydrate storage used in animals (usually in the muscles and liver).

This blood protein is responsible for carrying oxygen on the red blood cells

This polysaccharide is used for energy storage in plants

This polysaccharide is used by plants as a main component of their rigid cell wall.

Lipids main function is as:

This protein is responsible for helping to control blood sugar levels.

This category of fat, usually from an animal source, is solid at room temperature

The term 'INSOLUBLE' means that a fat will not do what?

This category of macromolecules includes fats, waxes, and steroids

This category of macromolecules functions primarily as a quick energy source.

The building blocks of proteins are called:

This category of macromolecules includes DNA & RNA, our genetic material.

The individual pieces. or building blocks, of any macromolecule (polymer) are called:

The molecule pictured here is the monomer of which macromolecule?

This type of fat is typically from plant sources, and is liquid at room temperature.

Carbohydrates main function is: