Question

Create a table comparing the four major biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Your table must include the following elements: monomer building blocks, nature of monomer, specific examples (more than one), specific functions (more than one). You can create a table using MS Word. The more you put into this table, the better prepared you will be for the quiz.

Answer 1

There are four major classes of biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids); each is an important cell component and performs a wide array of functions. Combined, these molecules make up the majority of a cell's dry mass (recall that water makes up the majority of its complete mass).