The Macromolecules of Life: Overview

Learn to identify the four basic biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) by structure and function with this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a five-part series. Click below to explore other tutorials in the series.
Resource ID#: 111955 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: chemistry, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, biology, science, life science, macromolecules, monomers, polymers, monosaccharides, polysaccharides, structure, function, hormones, enzymes, DNA, RNA, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades 9-12

Source and Access Information

Contributed by: Kerry Maddox
Name of Author/Source: Anchalee Ngampornchai
District/Organization of Contributor(s): Florida State University
Access Privileges: Public

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Suggested Tutorials


The Macromolecules of Life: Carbohydrates:

Learn about the basic molecular structures and primary functions of carbohydrates with this interactive tutorial.

This is part 2 in a five-part series. Click below to explore other tutorials in the series.

Macromolecules: Lipids:

Learn about the basic molecular structures and primary functions of lipids with this interactive tutorial.

This is part 3 in a five-part series. Click below to explore other tutorials in the series.

The Macromolecules of Life: Proteins:

Learn about the basic molecular structures and primary functions of proteins with this interactive tutorial.

This is part 4 in a five-part series. Click below to explore other tutorials in the series.

The Macromolecules of Life: Nucleic Acids:

Learn to identify and describe the structural and functional features of nucleic acids, one of the 4 primary macromolecule groups in biological systems, with this interactive tutorial.

This is Part 3 in 5-part series. Click below to open the other tutorials in the series:

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