Macromolecules

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What are the four main types 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 carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What element is common to all organic compounds?

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Carbon.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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How do enzymes, which are proteins, function in biological systems?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.

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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 monomer unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.