Macromolecules Overview

Alabama ACOS Science Standard 1 - BIOLOGY 2024
Language: English
Subject: Natural science > Biology
Age: 14 - 15

Macromolecules

OVERVIEW

1.

A ____________________ is a large molecule created from repeating subunits.

2.

Macromolecules are also called _______________.

3.

List the four major classes of organic macromolecules that are essential to life.

4.

The monomer of a carbohydrate molecule is a(n) ___________________.

monosaccharide

The monomer of a protein molecule is a(n) ____________________.

5.

amino acid

nucleotide

6.

The monomer of a nucleic acids molecule is a(n) _________________.

7.

___________ is a property of molecules that do not mix with water.

The term __________________ means "water-loving"

8.