Biology Milestone Review: Macromolecules Part I

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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How does your body use lipids?

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Lipids are used for energy storage and insulation.

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What is the optimal pH range for the digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins?

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The enzyme functions most efficiently from pH 7.0 to pH 9.0.

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What are the building blocks of the body, hair, muscles, etc.?

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Proteins are the building blocks of the body, including hair and muscles.

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Which term includes all others: monosaccharide, polysaccharide, starch, carbohydrate?

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Carbohydrate includes all others.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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The three main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate that consists of long chains of monosaccharide units.