Biological Macromolecules Review

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What is the main source of energy for cells?

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Glucose is the main source of energy for cells.

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What is the monomer for proteins?

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Amino acids are the monomers that make up proteins.

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What type of fats are solid at room temperature due to single carbon to carbon bonds?

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Saturated fats are solid at room temperature because they have only single carbon to carbon bonds.

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What is removed during a dehydration synthesis reaction to combine two monomers?

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One water molecule is removed during a dehydration synthesis reaction.

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What is an example of a lipid?

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Cholesterol is an example of a lipid.

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What are biological macromolecules?

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Biological macromolecules are large molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy storage and providing structural support.

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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 are lipids and their main functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.