Macromolecules flashcard

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What elements are biological macromolecules primarily composed of?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in living organisms?

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They serve as a primary energy source and structural components.

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, such as glucose.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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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.