Bio 2024 SOL Review: Macromolecules, Water, Enzymes

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What are macromolecules?

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

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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 a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What are monomers?

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The basic building blocks of polymers; for example, amino acids are monomers of proteins.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are lipids?

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A group of macromolecules that are hydrophobic and include fats, oils, and phospholipids.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A molecule with a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails, forming a bilayer in cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.