Macromolecules Practice Flashcardizz

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What macromolecule breaks down into sugars such as glucose?

Back

Carbohydrates

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What are the elements that make up lipids?

Back

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O)

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What are the organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the cell?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is one job that proteins do not have in the body?

Back

Insulation

Front

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

Back

Lipids

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What are amino acids?

Back

The building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group.