Macromolecules

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

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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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 are polysaccharides?

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Polymers made up of many monosaccharides linked together.

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What is the function of enzymes, which are proteins?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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It determines the protein's structure and function.

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).