Macromolecules Flashcard Practice

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

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function 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 type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Proteins.

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What is the role of lipids in biological systems?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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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 process by which proteins are synthesized in cells?

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Translation.

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

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It determines the protein's structure and function.