Macromolecules

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What is a macromolecule?

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A very large molecule consisting of many smaller structural units linked together.

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What is a chemical bond?

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An attraction between atoms that holds atoms together.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules.

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What is a monomer?

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A single molecule that can be combined with other molecules of the same type to form a more complex molecule.

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What does hydrophilic mean?

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Water loving.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of many repeating units (monomers).

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To serve as building blocks for cells and perform various functions in the body.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information (e.g., DNA and RNA).

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What is the role of enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.