Biology Macromolecules

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

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Short-term energy storage and structural support.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What elements are proteins primarily composed of?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen (CHON).

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What are macromolecules?

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Large complex molecules that are essential for life.

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What is the role of lipids in biological systems?

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Long-term energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids and what is their function?

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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) store and transmit genetic information.

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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 a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the process of dehydration synthesis?

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A chemical reaction that links monomers together by removing water.