Biology EOC Review: L.18.1 Macromolecules (Carbon Compounds and Enzymes)

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What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

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Main source of energy for cells.

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What type of macromolecule is represented in the image?

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Carbohydrate.

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Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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Amino acids.

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What is the monomer and polymer of all carbohydrates?

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Monomer: monosaccharide, Polymer: polysaccharide.

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What are some of the functions of proteins?

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Enzymes and transporting materials across the cell membrane.

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Define macromolecule.

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Large molecules made up of smaller subunits (monomers) that are essential for life.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Store long-term energy and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.