Macromolecules

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage and insulation?

Back

Lipids

Front

What class of macromolecules do sugars belong to?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What are the smaller subunits that lipids can be digested into?

Back

Fatty Acids

Front

What are examples of lipids?

Back

Waxes, oils, and fats

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

How do enzymes, which are proteins, function in biological systems?

Back

They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.