Macromolecules and Properties Of Water

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What are macromolecules?

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

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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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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides (simple sugars) are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

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Fatty acids and glycerol are the building blocks of lipids.

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What is the property of water that allows a paper clip to float?

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High surface tension allows a paper clip to float on water.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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 function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.