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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An enzyme is a ______________.

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protein

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Carbohydrates are made of...

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C H O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)

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Lipids are made of...

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C H O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)

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Which statement is true?

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RNA molecules are made of nucleotides.

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To serve as building blocks for tissues and to act as enzymes.

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides (simple sugars) like glucose.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information, such as DNA and RNA.