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Macromolecules
Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| monosaccharide | monomer of a carbohydrate |
| polysaccharide | polymer of a carbohydrate |
| amino acid | monomer of a protein |
| polypeptide | polymer of a protein |
| function of a carbohydrate | short and long term energy storage |
| function of a protein | control the rate of reactions |
| Nucleotide | monomer of a Nucleic Acid |
| function of a nucleic acid | store and transmit genetic material (DNA and RNA) |
| parts of a nucleotide | sugar, phosphate, and a base |
| parts of a lipid | glycerol and a fatty acid |