Macromolecule Structure

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Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen are examples of _____________.

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Elements

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The process that removes (creates) water while putting monomers together into a polymer:

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Dehydration synthesis

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The process that uses water to split a polymer into its smaller monomer subunits:

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Hydrolysis

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What type of macromolecule is this? (Nucleic Acid)

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Nucleic Acid

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What type of macromolecule is this? (Protein)

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Protein

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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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 composed of?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the 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.