Biology - Macromolecules Practice

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What are unsaturated fats and their state at room temperature?

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Unsaturated fats are lipids that are liquid at room temperature.

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What is one function of proteins that they do NOT perform?

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Proteins do not provide quick energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What macromolecule can form complex structures and has functions such as structural support and speeding up chemical reactions?

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Proteins.

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What macromolecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO) and provides quick energy to cells?

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Carbohydrates.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules in biology?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide 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 role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.