Macromolecule Review

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What are the chemical elements that form carbohydrates?

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C, H, O

Front

What biological macromolecule is generally insoluble in water and functions in an important role in biological membranes?

Back

Lipids

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

A phosphate group, a nitrogenous base, and a 5-carbon sugar.

Front

What is another name for complex carbohydrates?

Back

Polysaccharides

Front

How are carbohydrates and lipids similar?

Back

Both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are a source of energy.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and serve as structural components.

Front

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

Front

What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

Front

What role do proteins play in biological systems?

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

Front

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.