Macromolecules

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological systems?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is a nucleotide composed of?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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Which macromolecule is characterized by hydrophobic properties?

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Lipids.

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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.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?

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Peptide bonds.