Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-10 G

Answer

True.

Work Step by Step

A macromolecule does contain hydrogen bonds that are typically weak on their own, but when they are in a macromolecule, they are noticeably stronger and less likely to fall apart by thermal motion. This is because there are simply a lot of them, and when there is a lot versus a little, they are stronger. It also helps that as the bonds are very specifically placed, having them in excess makes them stronger than alone.
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