Macromolecules

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What is a fatty acid?

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Chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms.

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What is a monomer?

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A smaller part of a larger molecule; subunit.

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What do lipids do?

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Serve as energy, form membranes, and serve as insulation, but do not help with structure.

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Give an example of a protein.

Back

Eggs.

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Which of the following is not a macromolecule: amino acids, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids?

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Amino acids.

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What are macromolecules?

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Large molecules made up of smaller subunits called monomers.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are proteins made of?

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Chains of amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.