Question

Distinguish between Biomicromolecules and Biomacromolecules.

Answer 1

S.No	Biomicromolecules	Biomacromolecules
(i)	Small in size.	Large in size
(ii)	Low molecular weight.	High molecular weight
(iii)	Possess simple structure.	Possess complex structure.
(iv)	Found as molecular solution in intracellular fluid.	Found as colloidal solution in intracellular fluid.
(v)	Building blocks (monomers) of macromolecules.	Constituted by polymerization of macromolecules
(vi)	E.g., inorganic water compounds (mineral salts, gases), organic compounds (sugars, lipids, nucleotides).	E.g., only organic compounds (polysaccharides, proteins and nucleic acids).