macromolecules

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What macromolecule provides structural support and acts as enzymes to catalyze metabolic reactions?

Back

Protein

Front

What are the elements that make up lipids?

Back

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O)

Front

When reading the ingredients on a nutrition facts label, carbohydrates are written as what type of nutrient?

Back

Sugar

Front

What are the elements that make up carbohydrates?

Back

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O)

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in cells/systems?

Back

To provide long-term energy storage.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

Back

Nucleic acids.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.