NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Large biological molecules (polymers) are made up of smaller subunits. What are these smaller subunits called?
A
cells
B
enzymes
C
organelles
D
monomers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many of the molecules important to biological processes are HUGE. These are known as macromolecules. Most macromolecules are polymers, which are long chains of subunits called monomers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Structure of a Generalised Amino Acid Nucleic Acids. Nucleic acids are composed of monomers called nucleotides, which join together to form polynucleotide chains. Each nucleotide consists of 3 components – a pentose sugar, a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polymer-Large organic molecules made of subunits called monomers. Polypeptide-A long chain of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds; a polypeptide makes up the primary structure of a protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four main types of monomer, including sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleotides. Each of these monomer types play important roles in the existence and development of life, and each one can be synthesized abiotically.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macromolecules are basically polymers, long chains of molecular sub-units called monomers. Carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids are found as long polymers. Due to their polymeric nature and large size, they are known as macromolecules.

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