Macromolecules - quick midterm review

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What type of molecule is formed from amino acids?

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Proteins

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RNA and DNA are which type of macromolecules?

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Nucleic acids

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What are proteins and complex carbohydrates classified as?

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Polymers of smaller subunits

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What is the main function of lipids in living organisms?

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Sources of stored energy and components of cellular membranes

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How do enzymes relate to the body’s temperature?

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Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy and structural support.

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

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What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.