Macromolecules

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What is the most popular polysaccharide in the world that is important to the structural integrity of plant cells?

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Cellulose

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What is an example of a lipid?

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Fat

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What do glycerol and fatty acids combine to form?

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Lipids

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What does the 'lock and key hypothesis' explain?

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Enzymes are specific to a substrate.

Front

What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate.

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What are macromolecules?

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Large molecules made up of smaller subunits, 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, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.