Macromolecules

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

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Lipids.

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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 the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the monomers of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules.

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What is the role of lipids in biological systems?

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To store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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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 primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What is the secondary structure of proteins?

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The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into structures such as alpha helices and beta sheets.