Macromolecules Vocab

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What are the four major classes of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

Back

Nucleic Acids.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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Which type of fat is considered healthier: Saturated Fat or Unsaturated Fat?

Back

Unsaturated Fat.

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What macromolecule provides long-term energy storage?

Back

Lipids.

Front

What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

Back

Quick energy source.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

Back

Building and repairing tissues, enzymes, and hormones.

Front

What are lipids commonly known as?

Back

Fats and oils.

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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.