Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules 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, Nucleic Acids.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

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What macromolecule do nucleotides form?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What are the subunits of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is starch?

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A polysaccharide made by plants, a polymer of glucose, used for energy storage.

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What is chitin?

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A polysaccharide that is not a polymer of glucose, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids, which are linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes?

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Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.