Biological Macromolecules

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What are the building blocks (or monomers) of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

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Which of the following is the polymer of lipids?

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Triglycerides are the polymer of lipids.

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Which of the following is a polymer of nucleic acids?

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DNA is a polymer of nucleic acids.

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What are the building blocks (or monomers) of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acid tails are the building blocks of lipids.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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The four main types are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates primarily provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What is the structure of a triglyceride?

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A triglyceride consists of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid tails.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate polymer made of many monosaccharides linked together.