Carbohydrate and Lipids

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Macromolecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually in a 1:2:1 ratio

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Carbohydrates

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Sugar, starch, cellulose are examples of

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Carbohydrates

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A compound made by joining together two simple sugars:

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Disaccharides

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Single sugar molecules are also known

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Monosaccharides

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A macromolecule is...

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A large molecule

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The basic building blocks of carbohydrates are called

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Monosaccharides

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What type of carbohydrate is made up of many monosaccharides linked together?

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Polysaccharides

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy

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Which carbohydrate is commonly known as table sugar?

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Sucrose

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What type of lipid is used for long-term energy storage?

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Fats