Macromolecules

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

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Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are responsible for building and repairing tissues, acting as enzymes, and supporting immune function.

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What is a carbohydrate and what are its primary functions?

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Carbohydrates are macromolecules that serve as a primary energy source and are involved in cell structure.

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What is the simplest form of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is an example of a disaccharide?

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Sucrose (table sugar).

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What are lipids and what are their functions?

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Lipids are macromolecules that store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are fatty acids and how are they structured?

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Fatty acids are long chains of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms.

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What is the role of amino acids in proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linking together to form polypeptides.

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What elements are commonly found in amino acids?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

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Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.