Answer
a. glucose
b. storage
c. cellulose
d. fats (lipid energy storage)
e. component of cell membrane (phospholipids)
f. steroids (hormones)
g. amino group
h. carboxyl group
i. amino acid R group
j. enzyme
k. structure
l. movement
m. hemoglobin
n. protection
o. phosphate group
p. nitrogenous base
q. sugar (deoxyribose)
r. DNA
s. gene expression
Work Step by Step
There are four major classes of macromolecules, namely carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These have distinct structures that enable them to perform processes essential for homeostasis (i.e. energy production & storage, molecular transport, protein production).
