Daily Review Flashcard - Macromolecules (Task 5

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What is the monomer of lipids?

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Fatty Acids

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

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Large macromolecules formed from monosaccharides are called?

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Polysaccharides

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are fatty acids?

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Building blocks of lipids, consisting of long hydrocarbon chains.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.