Macromolecules.Miller

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To perform a variety of functions including structure, transport, and catalyzing biochemical reactions.

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing energy?

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Lipids.

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What role do carbohydrates play in living organisms?

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They provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information, including DNA and RNA.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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 structure of a protein?

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Proteins are made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a polypeptide chain that folds into a specific shape.