Macromolecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monomer of protein?
A
Amino acids
2
Q
What type of bonds hold amino acids together?
A
Peptide bonds
3
Q
What’s the monomer of carbohydrates?
A
Glucose/simple sugars/ monosacaride
4
Q
What’s the monomer of lipids?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
5
Q
What’s the monomer of nucleic acid?
A
Nucleotide
6
Q
What are 4 carbon based macromolecules?
A
Protein
Carbohydrates
Lipids
NucleicAcids
7
Q
Why can carbon create such large and complex molecules?
A
It has 4 valence electrons so it can bond with up to 4 other atoms.
8
Q
If you are packing on extra pounds which macro molecule do you probably have excess of?
A
Lipids
9
Q
If you are injured which macro molecule would be used the most to repair you body?
A
protien
