Macromolecules

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What is the most abundant polysaccharide in the world, important for the structural integrity of plant cells?

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Cellulose

Front

Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

Back

Active site

Front

What three letters do enzymes typically end with?

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-ase

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What do glycerol and fatty acids combine to form?

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Lipids

Front

What kind of macromolecule is hemoglobin?

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Protein

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Front

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 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 basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.