Macromolecules

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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Which macromolecule is primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol?

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Lipids.

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What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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What type of fat is considered healthier than saturated fat?

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Unsaturated Fat.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino 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 the structure of lipids?

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Lipids are composed of long hydrocarbon chains or rings.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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What is a saturated fat?

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A type of fat that has no double bonds between carbon atoms.