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Macromolecules

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Large, complex molecules essential for life

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Four main types

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

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Carbohydrates

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Sugars and starches, energy source

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Monosaccharides

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Simple sugars, e.g., glucose

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Lipids

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Fats and oils, energy storage

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Triglycerides

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Glycerol + 3 fatty acids

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Proteins

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Chains of amino acids

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Amino acids

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Building blocks of proteins

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Nucleic acids

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DNA and RNA, genetic material

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Nucleotides

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Monomers of nucleic acids