Macromolecules and Cell Membrane Terminology

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What does iso- mean?

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Equal or the same

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A water molecule should be drawn and labeled as:

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Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

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Which of the following lists correctly describes the 8 characteristics of living things?

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Made up of cells, reproduce, grow and develop, obtain and use energy, respond to the environment, maintain homeostasis, evolve, have genetic code

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An amino acid is a monomer of which type of macromolecule?

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Proteins

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What does -saccharide mean?

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Sugar

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support

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What is the role of proteins in the cell?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information