Macromolecules

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What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.

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What are examples of lipids?

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Waxes, oils, and fats are examples of lipids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store genetic information.

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What are all polymers made up of?

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All polymers are made up of monomers.

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What are the monomers that make up proteins?

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Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for short-term energy storage.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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.