Macromolecules

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of NUCLEIC ACIDS?

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Nucleotides

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of LIPIDS?

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Triglycerides (made of 3 fatty acids) / No true monomer

Front

True or False: The building blocks of macromolecules are also known as 'monomers'.

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True

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What macromolecule is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

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Carbohydrates

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What is the primary function of PROTEINS?

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Cell processes and cell signaling

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids

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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides (simple sugars)

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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Transmitting genetic information

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What is a common example of a lipid?

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Fats and oils