Macromolecules

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Proteins are made of...

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C H O N (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen)

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Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

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Lipids

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Carbohydrates are made of...

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C H O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)

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Where does the energy from our food originally come from?

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the Sun

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Lipids are made of...

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C H O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins.

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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 is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.