Biology - Macromolecules Practice

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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 basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide quick energy.

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What distinguishes saturated fats from unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but in different ratios than carbohydrates.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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

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What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bonds.