Macromolecules

Macromolecules Fill in the table with the correct answers. Macromolecule Monomer Polymer Example Protein amino acids polypeptide chicken Nucleic Acid nucleotides nucleic acid DNA Carbohydrates monosaccharide polysaccharides sugar Lipids fatty acids oils, waxes, and fats bacon grease Match the molecule to its function carbohydrates fast energy lipids energy storage; cell membranes nucleic acids genetic information proteins enzymes Match the molecule with the elements that make it up. nucleic acids CHONP proteins CHON (sometimes S) lipids CHO (has more CH bonds) carbs CHO Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks. The smaller units, or monomers, join together to form larger units called polymers. The four major groups of macromolecules found in living things are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. Put each food item in the correct column. Protein Steak Chicken Fish Carbohydrate Pasta Muffins Banana Lipid Olive oil Bacon grease Steak fat Which organic family has no sub-groups? Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids Lipids Proteins Which organic family is most abundant? (Which is the most variable?) Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids