Understanding Macromolecules

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Macromolecule meaning

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molecule made of smaller parts

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Four main macromolecule groups

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lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

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Carbohydrate building block

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(monosaccharide)

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Lipid example

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Fat

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Protein building block

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acid

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Nucleic acid building block

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Nucleotide

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Carbohydrate main job

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quick energy

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Lipid main job

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energy, makes cell membranes

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Protein main job

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body parts, speeds up reactions

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Nucleic acid main job

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genetic information