Macromolecules - Proteins and Nucleic Acids

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To form muscles, skin, organs, and enzymes.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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How do proteins differ from carbohydrates and lipids?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, while carbohydrates are made of monosaccharides and lipids are made of fatty acids.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the function of RNA?

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To help in the synthesis of proteins based on the genetic information in DNA.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.