Macromolecules

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in biological systems?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of lipids in biological systems?

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To store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What is the basic building block of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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What element is considered the backbone of organic molecules?

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Carbon.

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond.

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What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides.

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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.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.