Macromolecules TEST

Front

Which organic compound is the main source of energy for living things?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What element is found in all organic compounds?

Back

Carbon

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Back

Give immediate energy.

Front

What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Long-term energy storage.

Front

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

Back

A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

Front

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.