Macromolecules

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What are the main elements found in lipids?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What are the building blocks for organic compounds called?

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Monomers

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A simple sugar that is the most basic form of carbohydrate.

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What elements are found in nucleic acids?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is a fatty acid?

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A carboxylic acid with a long aliphatic chain, which can be saturated or unsaturated.

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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.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.