Macromolecules Flashcards

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Macromolecule that stores energy, insulates, and forms cell membrane

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Lipids

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Macromolecule storing genetic code

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Nucleic acids

Answer explanation

Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA are responsible for storing the cell's hereditary information.

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HS-LS1-6

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Element in proteins & nucleic acids, not in carbs or lipids

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Nitrogen

Answer explanation

Carbohydrates: CHO

Lipids: CHO

Proteins: CHON

Nucleic acids: CHONP

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HS-LS1-6

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Function of a protein

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Speed up chemical reactions

Answer explanation

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions

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HS-LS1-6

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Macromolecule with most calories per gram

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Lipid

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1 Glycerol + 3 Fatty Acids

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Lipid

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Monomer: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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Monosaccharide

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Biomolecule with primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure

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Protein

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Biomolecule made of nucleotides

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Nucleic Acid

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Monomer with C, H, O, N, P

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Nucleotide