1.5 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules - Review

This review will guide you through an adaptive, research-backed study session. As you answer questions, we will actively assess your current understanding of the material. Questions will continue to be drawn until you have demonstrated mastery of each learning objective.

Reviews are graded based on completion. You will receive full credit for achieving 100% mastery or answering all questions.

Learning objectives for this review:

  • Explain how variations in carbohydrate structure (e.g., branching in polysaccharides) affect their function in energy storage and structural support.
  • Describe how the structure of phospholipids contributes to their role in forming cell membranes and how lipid-soluble molecules function in signaling.
  • Discuss how the specific three-dimensional shape of a protein determines its role in catalysis, transport, and signaling within cells.