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The meaning of the prefix macro is great in the Greek language.

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Is it true or false that a large molecules containing carbon atoms are called micromolecules?

It is false. They are called "Macromolecules."


Are carbon atoms also called micromolecules?

Carbon atoms are not specifically called micromolecules. Carbon atoms are the building blocks of larger molecules known as macromolecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Micromolecules refer to small molecules with a relatively low molecular weight and are not specific to carbon atoms.


What are molecules containing carbon atoms called?

They are called macromolecules.


Has molecules only containing carbon and hydrogen?

Some molecules only contain Carbon and Hydrogen. They are called Hydrocarbons.


Large molecules containing carbon atoms are called mircomolecules?

They are called macromolecules.


What is the difference between macromolecules and micromolecules?

Macromolecules are large molecules made up of smaller subunits, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. Micromolecules are smaller molecules, usually containing fewer atoms, such as water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Macromolecules play crucial roles in cellular structure and function, while micromolecules are involved in various metabolic processes.


Where did the name Organic chemistry come from?

organic refers to all molecules containing carbon.. organic chemistry is the study of all carbon containing molecules


Can carbon containing molecules create sulfur?

No, they cannot.


What are the simpler organic molecules?

Those molecules containing ONE Carbon atom


Autotrophs and heterotrophs use carbon containing molecules for energy and for?

Autotrophs use carbon-containing molecules for energy and to build organic compounds through photosynthesis. Heterotrophs obtain these carbon-containing molecules by consuming other organisms or their organic matter for energy and to support their own growth and metabolism.


When decomposers break down the carbon-containing molecules in dead?

carbon dioxide is released


In which process do producers use carbon from carbon dioxide to produce other carbon-containing molecules?

photosynthesis