Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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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?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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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 lipids in the body?

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To store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit, e.g., glucose.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides, e.g., sucrose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate composed of long chains of monosaccharides, e.g., starch or cellulose.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).