DI Biology Macro molecules

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used as a source of fuel for the body.

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What does it mean when a protein is denatured?

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When a protein is denatured, it means that the protein has broken down.

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What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?

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The main function of carbohydrates in our diet is to provide energy.

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What type of fat is characterized by single bonds between carbon and hydrogen chains and is typically solid at room temperature?

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Saturated fats are characterized by single bonds between carbon and hydrogen chains and are typically solid at room temperature.

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How many building blocks of proteins are there?

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There are 20 building blocks of proteins.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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The primary function of proteins in the body is to build and repair tissues.

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What are lipids commonly known as?

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Lipids are commonly known as fats.

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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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The basic unit of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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