In cells smaller organic molecules are joined together to form larger molecules. What are these called?

Macromolecules. They may consist of thousand of bonded atoms.

What are the four major classes of Macromolecules?

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

Most Macromolecules are .....?

Polymers (built up from monomers)

A long molecule made up from many similar or identical building blocks (monomers).

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Biomacromolecules

Question	Answer
In cells smaller organic molecules are joined together to form larger molecules. What are these called?	Macromolecules. They may consist of thousand of bonded atoms.
What are the four major classes of Macromolecules?	Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids.
Most Macromolecules are .....?	Polymers (built up from monomers)
What is a polymer?	A long molecule made up from many similar or identical building blocks (monomers).