Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

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Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.

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What is glycogen?

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A polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals.

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What are lipids?

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A group of hydrophobic molecules that include fats, oils, and steroids.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides, such as sucrose.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the structure of a protein?

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Proteins are made up of one or more polypeptide chains folded into a specific three-dimensional shape.