Macromolecules

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What are the building blocks of the body, hair, muscles, etc.?

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Proteins are the building blocks of the body, hair, muscles, etc.

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What is a large molecule called?

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A large molecule is called a Macromolecule.

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What are waxes, oils, and fats examples of?

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Waxes, oils, and fats are examples of Lipids.

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Which of the following is not one of the four major classes of macromolecules: Lipids, Carbon, Protein, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acid?

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Carbon is not one of the four major classes of macromolecules.

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Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

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Carbohydrates are used as our main source of energy.

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What are the four major classes of macromolecules?

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The four major classes of macromolecules are Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Nucleic acids are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.