Macromolecule & Enzyme Review

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What are the three elements that make up carbohydrates and lipids?

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

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store genetic information.

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What macromolecule is essential for muscle building and is made up of amino acids?

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Proteins.

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Which of the following is not a major class of macromolecules: Lipids, Carbon, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids?

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Carbon.

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What macromolecule serves as the main source of short-term energy?

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Carbohydrates.

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for long-term energy storage?

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Lipids.

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What is the structure of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are made up of nucleotide monomers, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.