Macromolecules Practice

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide short-term energy and serve as structural components in plants.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in immune response and transport.

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What are nucleic acids and their function?

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

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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 the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process of breaking down macromolecules into smaller units called?

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Hydrolysis.

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What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?

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Cellulose, a type of carbohydrate.