Organic Compounds - Macomolecules

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

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What element are organic compounds primarily based on?

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Carbon.

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What do nucleic acids store?

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Genetic information.

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What distinguishes organic compounds from inorganic compounds?

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Organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic compounds do not.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids commonly known for?

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Lipids are known for storing energy and forming cell membranes.

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What is the structure of proteins?

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Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids folded into specific shapes.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.