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What macromolecule(s) contain nitrogen?

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Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

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Describe the orientation of phospholipids in a membrane.

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Phospholipids orient in a bilayer with hydrophilic heads on the exterior.

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Which macromolecule(s) contain phosphorus?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What are the components of a protein monomer?

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Amine Group, R Group, and Carboxyl Group. (Nitrogenous Base is NOT a component.)

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bonds.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into alpha helices or beta sheets.

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

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The overall 3D shape of a polypeptide, determined by interactions among R groups.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional unit.

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What is a macromolecule?

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A large molecule composed of thousands of atoms, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.