Macromolecules

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates serve as the main source of energy for living organisms.

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What are lipids and their functions?

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Lipids are macromolecules that store energy, insulate the body, and make up cell membranes.

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates.

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What are fatty acids?

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Fatty acids are the smaller subunits that lipids can be digested into.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to occur.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are their monomers.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.