2. Milestone Review Macromolecules _25 Questions

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of organic molecules that serve as long-term energy storage and are key components of cell membranes.

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What is chitin?

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Chitin is a structural carbohydrate found in the exoskeletons of insects, shrimp, and crabs.

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What is the major component of plasma membranes?

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The major component of plasma membranes is lipids.

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Which elements make up nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P).

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What is an active site?

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The active site is the region on an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic molecules that serve as a primary energy source and structural components in living organisms.

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What are proteins?

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Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a variety of functions in the body, including catalyzing reactions and providing structure.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in biological systems.