Macromolecules

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

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues, enzymes, and hormones.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What are the monomers of proteins called?

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Amino acids.

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What type of macromolecule is DNA?

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Nucleic acid.

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What is the function of enzymes, which are a type of protein?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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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.