Macromolecules Flashcard- AP Biology

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What elements are common to all four biomolecules?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen.

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Enzymes are considered to be what type of biomolecule?

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Proteins.

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What are the two types of folding in the secondary structure of proteins?

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Alpha-helix and beta-pleated sheets.

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Which biomolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?

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Proteins.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the main function of carbohydrates?

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Provide energy.

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Proteins.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Composed of glycerol and fatty acids.