Macromolecules FLASHCARD

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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DNA stores heredity information.

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What are the four categories of organic molecules that form the basis of all living things?

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The four categories are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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How are organic molecules related to living organisms?

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Everything in an organism is made of organic molecules.

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What determines the structure and function of organic molecules?

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The shape of organic molecules determines how they will look and behave.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are lipids and their primary functions?

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Lipids are organic molecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What is the significance of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information.

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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.