Asked in UHS MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

Macromolecules are described as large molecules built up from small repeating units known as:

Correct answer: A. Monomers

  • A. Monomers
  • B. Isomers
  • C. Metameres
  • D. Tautomer

Explanation

A macromolecule is a very large molecule. That are composed of many covalently bonded atoms. Macromolecules are polymers of smaller molecules called monomers.

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