Biological Macromolecules

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of PROTEINS?

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Amino Acids

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What is the primary function of PROTEINS?

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Cell processes and cell signaling

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True or False: A nucleotide, the building block of nucleic acids, is made up of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogen base.

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True

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True or False: Lipids do not have a true repeating monomer, but are all made up of the same parts.

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True

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

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True

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What are the four main types of biological 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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Provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Long-term energy storage and cell membrane structure.

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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 polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of many sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together.