Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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Which macromolecule serves as the main source of energy for living things?

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Carbohydrates.

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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 is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What element is found in all organic compounds?

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Carbon.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain.

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What is a carbohydrate?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio, and serve as a primary energy source.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).