Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What class of macromolecules does sugar belong to?

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Carbohydrates

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Store genetic information

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Which macromolecule is responsible for storing energy, insulating the body, and making up cell membranes?

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Lipids

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What is the process called by which amino acids are linked together to form proteins?

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Dehydration synthesis

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Glycerol and fatty acids

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Build and repair tissues, act as enzymes, and support immune function

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What are enzymes and what is their function?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base