Review Flashcard 2: Macromolecules (Biomolecules)

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide instant energy for cells and body functions.

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, which are single sugar molecules.

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What category of biomolecules do DNA and RNA belong to?

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Nucleic acids.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What are the products of a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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How are carbohydrates and lipids similar?

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Both contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) and provide energy.

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What are disaccharides?

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Carbohydrates formed by the combination of two monosaccharides.