Macromolecules & The Chemistry of Life

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of smaller subunits called amino acids.

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Hydrophobic means water-fearing, and it is associated with lipids.

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What is a function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide short term energy to the body.

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What process joins amino acids to form a protein?

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Dehydration synthesis joins amino acids to form a protein.

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What are the four main macromolecules?

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The four main macromolecules are Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are macromolecules that are hydrophobic and include fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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Proteins serve various functions including building structures, facilitating chemical reactions, and transporting molecules.

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What are nucleic acids?

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

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that joins two molecules by removing water.

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What is hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that breaks down a compound by adding water.