Macromolecules

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharide

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What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

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Nitrogenous base, 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group

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What is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction called?

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Catalyst

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What does the word 'saccharide' mean?

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Sugar

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How do enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions?

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By reducing the activation energy

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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To store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information