Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Macromolecules are large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the cell?

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Proteins serve many structural purposes and are involved in various processes within the cell, including catalyzing biochemical reactions as enzymes.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What macromolecule is responsible for storing energy and insulating the body?

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Lipids are responsible for storing energy, insulating the body, and making up cell membranes.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).

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How do lipids contribute to cell membranes?

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Lipids, particularly phospholipids, form the bilayer structure of cell membranes, providing a barrier and facilitating cell signaling.

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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 contain one or more double bonds, affecting their physical properties.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a covalent bond that links amino acids together to form proteins.