Macromolecules #1

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy for living organisms.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve various functions including structural support, transport, enzymes, and immune response.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What suffix is commonly found in enzyme names?

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-ase.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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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 is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.