Macromolecules

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What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.

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What are the organic compounds that serve many structural purposes in cells?

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Proteins are the organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the cell.

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Which macromolecule contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?

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Nucleic acids contain the genetic code for protein synthesis.

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What is one job that proteins do NOT have in the body?

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Insulation is one job that proteins do NOT have in the body.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to give immediate energy.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are enzymes and what is their function?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the structure of a carbohydrate?

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Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.