Macromolecules

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What are the building blocks of all polymers?

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Monomers are the building blocks of all polymers.

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What smaller subunits can lipids be digested into?

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Lipids can be digested into fatty acids.

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To which class of macromolecules does sugar belong?

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Sugar belongs to the class of carbohydrates.

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What is found in the cell membrane as a bilayer?

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Lipids are found in the cell membrane as a bilayer.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are made of monomers called nucleotides.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve various roles including structural support, transport, and catalyzing biochemical reactions.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage and making up cell membranes.