BIO Macromolecules Flashcard 24

Front

What atom is considered the backbone of all macromolecule chains and rings?

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Carbon

Front

What are the main functions of lipids in living organisms?

Back

Stored energy, heat insulation

Front

Which macromolecule is essential for growth and repair in the body, particularly in bone and muscle tissue?

Back

Protein

Front

What carbohydrate is produced during photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose (C6H12O6)

Front

What type of molecule encodes genetic information in organisms like Streptococcus pneumoniae?

Back

Nucleic acid

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy and structural support

Front

What is the structure of a lipid molecule?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

Front

What role do proteins play in biological processes?

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

Front

What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide