Macromolecules

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Which major macromolecule is being represented in this image? Options: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid

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carbohydrate

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Which of the following contains the genetic code for protein synthesis? Options: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid

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nucleic acid

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What decreases the activation energy necessary to initiate the chemical change within the body? Options: nucleotides, enzymes, amino acids, fatty acids

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enzymes

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What are the building blocks of proteins? Options: amino acid, fatty acid, nucleotide, lipid

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amino acid

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What are the single sugars that are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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monosaccharides

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Why are lipids insoluble in water?

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lipids are non-polar

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Which of the four major biological macromolecules can be easily identified by the nitrogen base and phosphate found in its structure? Options: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid

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nucleic acid

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The element _______ is found in all of the organic compounds. Options: Iron, Nitrogen, Carbon, Oxygen

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Carbon

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Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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Amino Acids

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DNA and RNA are examples of

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Nucleic Acids