Macromolecules

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Why are macromolecules also known as "polymers?"

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They are large molecules made up of many monomers.

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Which of the following is NOT a biological macromolecule? Options: Water, Lipid, Carbohydrate, Nucleic Acid

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Water

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All biological macromolecules are organic, meaning they have ________ and hydrogen bonds.

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Carbon

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True or False: The building blocks of macromolecules are also known as "monomers".

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True

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of CARBOHYDRATES?

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Monosaccharides/Glucose (simple sugars)

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of PROTEINS?

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Amino Acids

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of NUCLEIC ACIDS?

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Nucleotides

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of LIPIDS?

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Triglycerides(made of 3 fatty acids)/No true monomer

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What is the primary function of CARBOHYDRATES?

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Source of energy

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What is the primary function of PROTEINS?

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Cell processes and cell signaling