Macromolecules pt. 1

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves removing a molecule of water to create a bond between two monomers.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate that consists of a long chain of monosaccharide units bonded together, such as starch, glycogen, and cellulose.

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Which of the following is NOT a polysaccharide: Starch, Glycogen, Glucose, Cellulose?

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Glucose is not a polysaccharide; it is a monosaccharide.

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What is the main function of fats?

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The main function of fats is energy storage.

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Hydrophobic refers to molecules that repel water; they do not mix with water.

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What does hydrophilic mean?

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Hydrophilic refers to molecules that are attracted to water; they mix well with water.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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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.