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Week 7 Journal Questions . Monday Q: Which type of questions did you have problems with, on Friday’s test? A: . Table of Contents . Table of Contents . Notes: Macromolecules . What are macromolecules?. “big” molecules inside of cells Formed through polymerization
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Week 7 Journal Questions Monday Q: Which type of questions did you have problems with, on Friday’s test? A: .
What are macromolecules? • “big” molecules inside of cells • Formed through polymerization • Smaller units, or monomer, join to make polymers.
What are macromolecules? • Monomer • Mono = one; mer = part • Precursor, small building block
What are macromolecules? • Polymer • Poly = many; mer = part. • Large molecule consisting of many smaller sub-units bonded together.
Monomer/Polymer Examples Monomer Brick Bead Polymer Brick Wall Bead Necklace Come up with some examples of monomers and polymers and write down in your NB
Quick Write: (2-3 sentences) How are monomers and polymers related?
4 important macromolecules in living things: • Carbohydrates = sugars • Lipids = fats, oils, and waxes • nucleic acids = DNA, RNA • Proteins = meat
Get a color pencil and box anything relating to macromolecule.
4 important macromolecules in living things: • Carbohydrates = sugars • Lipids = fats, oils, and waxes • nucleic acids = DNA, RNA • Proteins = meat
Exit TicketAnswer on the bottom of today’s notes • Today’s essential question is: • What are macromolecules and why are they important for cells? • 2 things I learned in today’s class to answer the essential question are: • One question I still have is: