Macromolecules

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the single sugars that serve as the building blocks of carbohydrates.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.

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What are examples of lipids?

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Waxes, oils, and fats are examples of lipids.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

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What elements make up lipids?

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Lipids are primarily made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What are disaccharides?

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Disaccharides are carbohydrates formed by the combination of two monosaccharides.

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates serve as a primary energy source for living organisms.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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The three main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

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What is the role of amino acids in proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and determine their structure and function.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.