Macromolecules

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What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.

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What are examples of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA are examples of nucleic acids.

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates.

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How many sugar units make up polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are made up of more than two sugar units.

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

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Lipids store energy, insulate us, and make up the cell membrane.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino 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 biological processes.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands of nucleotides.