Environmental Science Macromolecules Review

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What are the four macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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The element _______ is found in all of the organic compounds.

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Carbon.

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The elements that make up proteins are __________________.

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.

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What are the single sugars that are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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Waxes, oils, and fats are examples of:

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Lipids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting 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 have one or more double bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.