Intro to Macromolecules

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What type of bond links building blocks (monomers) together to build a polymer?

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Covalent bonds link monomers together to form polymers.

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What does the prefix macro- mean?

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The prefix 'macro-' means large.

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What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

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The prefix 'poly-' means many.

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What element must all molecules have in order to be considered organic?

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All organic molecules must contain carbon.

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How many macromolecules are there?

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There are 4 main types of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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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 a monomer?

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A monomer is a small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form polymers.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and structural support in living organisms.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Lipids primarily function as long-term energy storage and make up cell membranes.