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3.1 Macromolecules of Life Interactive

Directions: Go to http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/111955 and answer the questions below as you move through the interactive module.

1. What are the 4 biological macromolecules?

2. What are the 4 most common atoms, that make up the macromolecules that make up living organisms?

3. Atoms combine to make ________________. Many molecules combined make _______________________.

4. Mono- means ____________. Poly- means _____________.

5. Given a single pearl and a pearl necklace, which is like the monomer and which is like the polymer?

6. Fill in the table below

Macromolecule Polymer

MonomerBuilding Block Functions and Descriptions

CarbohydratePolysaccharide(complex sugar)

Lipid(fat)

Fatty acid tails and glycerol heads

Protein

Nucleic Acid Nucleotides

7. Final Review; Match the macromolecule with the function.

A. Carbohydrate ________ Responsible for many cellular activities and processes

B. Lipid ________ Main source of energy and building material for the cell

C. Protein ________ Codes and stores genetic information; instructions for making proteins

D. Nucleic Acid ________ Builds the cell membrane and hormonesE. Name that Macromolecule:

F. Put a check in the box of the macromolecule the item in the picture is primarily composed of. G.

Item: Lipid Carbohydrate Protein Nucleic Acid

The main component in plant cell walls: Cellulose