Chemical Compounds in Cells

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What are large molecules formed by sugar molecules combining with one another?

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Starches.

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What is carbon classified as since it cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

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Element.

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True or False: Enzymes are a type of lipid that helps speed up chemical reactions in living things.

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False.

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True or False: Nitrogen and sulfur are elements found in proteins which are not found in lipids or carbohydrates.

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True.

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What do you call a substance formed when two or more elements combine chemically?

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Compound.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules found in cells?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

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To provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a common example of a carbohydrate?

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Glucose.