Macromolecule Review

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What are the major functions of carbohydrates?

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Main source of quick energy; can be used for structural purposes.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are the major functions of proteins?

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Some control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes. Others form important cell structures, transport substances, or help fight disease.

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What is a nucleotide composed of?

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A 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogen base.

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What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

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Energy storage, insulation, and forming cell membranes.

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What are polysaccharides?

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Carbohydrates that are made up of long chains of monosaccharide units.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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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 structure of an amino acid?

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An amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group (side chain) attached to a central carbon.