Chapter 2- MACROMOLECULES

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are macromolecules that serve as insulation, energy sources, and components of cell membranes.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in animals?

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Carbohydrates provide structure in some animals, such as forming exoskeletons in insects and marine animals.

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of long chains of monosaccharide units, examples include starch and glycogen.

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What are disaccharides?

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Disaccharides are carbohydrates composed of two sugar units, such as sucrose and lactose.

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What is lactose?

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Lactose is a disaccharide made up of glucose and galactose.

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What are monosaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar units, such as glucose and fructose.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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

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What are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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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 contain one or more double bonds.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.