Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide short-term energy and serve as structural components.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Long-term energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit, such as glucose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate composed of many monosaccharides linked together, such as starch or glycogen.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A lipid molecule with a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails, forming the bilayer of cell membranes.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.