Macromolecules and Properties of Water

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What is the function of Nucleic Acids?

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Instructions for life, they store and transmit genetic information.

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What type of bonds hold water molecules together?

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Hydrogen Bonds.

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What are the monomers of Lipids?

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Glycerol and Fatty Acids.

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What is Cohesion in the context of water?

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When water molecules stick to each other.

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Which of the following is not a part of a Nucleotide?

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Amino Acid.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of Proteins in the body?

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They perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What property of water allows it to have a high surface tension?

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Cohesion due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is the difference between Adhesion and Cohesion?

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Adhesion is the attraction between different substances, while Cohesion is the attraction between like substances.