Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions and lower the activation energy required.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme.

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What are lipids primarily used for in living organisms?

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Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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Which elements are commonly found in proteins?

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Proteins are primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the 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 incorrect match of carbohydrate with its function?

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Energy storage in plants--lactose is incorrect; lactose is a sugar, not a storage carbohydrate.