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What are macromolecules ? Give examples .

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(i) Macromolecules are large-sized compounds with high molecular weight but poorly soluble in water . These are formed by condensation of micromolecules by dehydration synthesis
(ii) Examples : Proteins , polysaccharides , nucleic acids etc.
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  • Macromolecules are

    A
    nucleic acids, proteins and polysac- charides
    B
    nucleic acids and monosaccharides
    C
    amino acids and polysaccharides
    D
    amino acids, lipids and nucleotides
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