Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and 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 the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

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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 is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate composed of many monosaccharides linked together, such as starch or glycogen.

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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 four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.