Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is the building block (monomer) of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

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What are fatty acids and glycerol?

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The monomers that make up lipids.

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What is cellulose?

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A carbohydrate that provides structural support in plant cell walls.

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What is glycogen?

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A carbohydrate that serves as a form of energy storage in animals.

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What is starch?

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A carbohydrate that serves as a form of energy storage in plants.