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Biology Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are macromolecules? | large molecules composed of smaller molecules and are complex in their structures |
| What are the four major classes of macromolecules? | carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins |
| What are organic molecules? | They contain carbon and could also contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and other minor elements |
| what are dehydration reactions? | monomers form larger molecules by condensation reactions |
| How can polymers be disassembled? | by hydrolysis |
| What are macromolecules made of? | subunits called monomers |
| How are monomers linked together? | by covalent bonds into polymers |
| What is dehydration synthesis? | when two molecules of glucose are linked to form the dis |