Macromolecules

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

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Lipids are primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, signaling molecules, and transporters.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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How do carbohydrates function in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components.

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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 structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.