Macromolecules Intro Exit Ticket

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What element must be present to make something organic?

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Carbon

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What is a monomer?

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A building block for polymers.

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What do all biological macromolecules have that makes them organic?

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Carbon and hydrogen bonds.

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True or False: The building blocks of macromolecules are also known as 'monomers'.

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True

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What consists of many monomers bonded together?

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Polymer.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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They serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.