Organic Macromolecules

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What is organic chemistry?

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The study of all compounds that contain bonds between carbon atoms.

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What are macromolecules formed from monosaccharides called?

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Polysaccharides.

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Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living things?

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Carbohydrates.

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What macromolecule is used to store and transmit genetic information?

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Nucleic acids.

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What are proteins composed of?

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Amino acids.

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What are the four main types of organic macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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They perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.