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TEAS exam macromolecules flashcards covering carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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This 31-card flashcard set covers macromolecules for TEAS exam preparation. It includes definitions and mechanisms for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis, monomers, polymers, and key concepts like enzyme active sites and the genetic code. Use it for pre-nursing exam review or as a reference for biochemistry self-study.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Chemistry
Grade Level:
College
Updated February 2026

Terms in This Set

  • What are macromolecules?
  • What is an element?
  • What is a monomer?
  • What is a polymer?
  • What happens in a dehydration reaction?
  • What happens to hydrolysis?
  • What are carbohydrates?
  • What is a monosaccharide?
  • What is a disaccharide?
  • What is a polysaccharide?
  • What is glycogen?
  • What is starch?
  • What is cellulose?
  • What are lipids?
  • What does hydrophobic mean?
  • What is glycerol?
  • What is a fatty acid?
  • What is a triglyceride?
  • What is a phospholipid?
  • What are steroids?
  • What are proteins?
  • What is an amino acid?
  • What is a peptide bond?
  • What is an enzyme?
  • What is an enzyme’s active site?
  • What are nucleic acids?
  • What is a nucleotide?
  • What is the role of the phosphate group?
  • What is DNA?
  • What is RNA?
  • What is the genetic code?

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