Macromolecule Review

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What type of macromolecule is chicken an example of?

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Protein

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Proteins are made of monomers called ___________.

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Amino Acids

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True or False: Unsaturated fats are less tightly packed than saturated fats and therefore have a lower melting point.

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True

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids

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This image is an example of a specific type of nucleic acid that is called ___________.

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DNA

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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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 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 is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.