Macromolecules Review

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support in cells.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleotides in nucleic acids?

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They are the monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the function of the active site on an enzyme?

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It is the region where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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Which elements are found in nucleic acids?

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Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), and Phosphorus (P).

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What distinguishes proteins from carbohydrates and lipids?

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Proteins contain nitrogen, which carbohydrates and lipids do not.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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To store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.