Macromolecules and Their Functions

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

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Glycerol head and fatty acid chains.

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What elements are found in nucleic acids?

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

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What macromolecule functions to store energy long term?

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Lipid.

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What are the monomers of proteins joined together by?

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Peptide bonds.

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At what level of structure do proteins gain their function?

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Tertiary structure.

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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 short-term energy.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

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What type of bond connects fatty acids to glycerol in lipids?

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Ester bonds.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and regulating processes.