Macromolecules

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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 immediate energy for living organisms.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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To store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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Give an example of a carbohydrate.

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Glucose.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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What is the main structural component of cell membranes?

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Phospholipids.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.