Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates, and Lipids.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and structural support in cells.

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What are lipids and their functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, insulate the body, and form cell membranes.

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What suffix is commonly found in the names of carbohydrates?

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-ose.

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What is the difference between monosaccharides and polysaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, while polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made of nucleotides, which include a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

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What are enzymes and their relation to proteins?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.