Carbon and the molecular diversity

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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Which biomolecule is primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol?

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Lipid.

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What macromolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?

Back

Proteins.

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Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?

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Carbohydrates.

Front

What is -NH2 known as?

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Amino group.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is a polypeptide?

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A chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a triglyceride?

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A type of lipid made of one glycerol and three fatty acids.