Macromolecules

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What is the main source of short-term energy for living things?

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Carbohydrates

Front

What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?

Back

Monosaccharides

Front

Which macromolecule is responsible for speeding up chemical reactions in the body?

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Proteins

Front

What is the relationship between monomers and macromolecules?

Back

Monomer is to Macromolecule like Brick is to Building.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Storage and transmission of genetic information.

Front

What type of macromolecule is glucose?

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Carbohydrate.

Front

What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.