PSQ: Monomers and Polymers

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What is formed when monomers become linked?

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Water is formed when monomers become linked in a reaction.

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What are the monomers of a protein?

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The monomers of a protein are amino acids.

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What type of macromolecule are hormones classified as?

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Hormones are classified as proteins.

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What are the building blocks of the body, hair, and muscles?

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Proteins are the building blocks of the body, hair, and muscles.

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What is a carbohydrate?

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A carbohydrate is a macromolecule made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; it is a major source of energy for the human body.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are macromolecules, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are hydrophobic.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are macromolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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The primary function of proteins in the body is to build and repair tissues.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of amino acids in proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are linked together by peptide bonds.