Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support in cells.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, disaccharides are two sugar units, and polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units.

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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 suffix do most enzymes have?

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-ase.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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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 is cellulose and where is it found?

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Cellulose is a polysaccharide that provides structural support in plant cell walls.