Macromolecules and Chemical Bonds

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What macromolecule is responsible for Hereditary information, Transcription & translation?

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Nucleic acids

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Is this Polar, Non-polar, acid, or basic?

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Basic

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Is this a ribose or deoxyribose molecule?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the element formula for carbohydrates?

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(CH2O)^n

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Is H - H a hydrogen bond?

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No

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids

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Define a hydrogen bond.

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A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide

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What is the difference between ribose and deoxyribose?

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Ribose has one more oxygen atom than deoxyribose.