Biological Macromolecules

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, signaling molecules, and play roles in immune response.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Lipids are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form polymers.

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Why are macromolecules referred to as polymers?

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Macromolecules are called polymers because they are large molecules made up of many repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates are primarily responsible for energy storage.

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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 basic structure of an amino acid?

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An amino acid consists of a central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.