Carbohydrate and Lipids

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What is a macromolecule?

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A large molecule.

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What is glucose in relation to cellulose?

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Glucose is a monomer, cellulose is a polymer.

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What is the main function of carbohydrates?

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They are the main source of energy for life.

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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Macromolecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually in a 1:2:1 ratio.

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What can glucose molecules be combined to form?

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Starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules.

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What are polysaccharides?

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Carbohydrates that are made up of long chains of monosaccharide units.

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What is the role of glycogen in the body?

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Glycogen serves as a form of energy storage in animals.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar units, while complex carbohydrates consist of longer chains of sugar units.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.