Macromolecules

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What are the four macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Front

What is one job proteins do NOT have in the body?

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Insulation.

Front

Which macromolecule contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?

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Nucleic acid.

Front

What are the organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the cell?

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Proteins.

Front

Which of the following decreases the activation energy necessary to initiate chemical changes within the body?

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Enzymes.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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Providing energy.

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What are lipids commonly known as?

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Fats and oils.

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What is the basic unit of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of many sugar molecules.