Which macromolecule stores long term energy; insulates; make up cell membranes
Lipids
Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic acids
What is the letter(s) used to represent the element hydrogen?
H
What are the monomers for proteins?
amino acids
A subunit; a single molecule that can be joined with other identical molecules to make a polymer
Monomer
Which macromolecule is the body’s main source of fast energy
carbohydrates
What are the monomers for carbohydrates?
monosaccharide
The elements or compounds that engage (start) in a chemical reaction are known as the ________ whereas the elements or compounds that result are known as the __________.
reactants; products
What is the letter(s) used to represent the element carbon?
C
What are the monomers for nucleic acids?
nucleotides
What are the monomers for lipids?
fatty acids & glycerol
A large molecule made by bonding a series of building blocks called monomers
polymer
What is the letter(s) used to represent the element oxygen?
O
These macromolecules regulates cell processes and speeds up chemical reaction
Proteins