Macromolecules Flashcard- H Biology

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What are the four main elements found in proteins?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

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Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for providing quick energy?

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Carbohydrate

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up reactions

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What elements are common to all four major biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What are the monomers that make up nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

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What is the main function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.