Macromolecules

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What are the monomers that make up nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

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From where does the energy in food originate?

Back

The Sun

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What is the structure of lipids in the cell membrane?

Back

They form a bilayer.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide immediate energy.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates, and Lipids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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How do proteins differ from carbohydrates in terms of structure?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, while carbohydrates are made of sugar molecules.

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What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The sequence determines the protein's structure and function.

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.