Understanding Macromolecules

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Macromolecules

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Large, complex molecules essential for life

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Types of Macromolecules

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Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids

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Proteins

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Chains of amino acids

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Carbohydrates

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Sugars and starches, energy source

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Lipids

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Fats and oils, energy storage

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Nucleic Acids

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DNA and RNA, genetic material

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Monomers

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Building blocks of macromolecules

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Polymerization

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Process of linking monomers

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Amino Acids

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Monomers of proteins

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Monosaccharides

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Simple sugars, monomers of carbohydrates