Macromolecules Review

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What is the building block of Carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates.

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Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?

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Starch is not a monosaccharide; it is a polysaccharide.

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What color highlights the amino group in molecular structures?

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The blue box (left) highlights the amino group.

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What type of carbohydrate is formed by two monosaccharides?

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A disaccharide is formed by the combination of two monosaccharides.

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What functional group is represented by the term 'methyl'?

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The methyl group is a functional group with the formula -CH3.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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The three main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate that consists of long chains of monosaccharide units.

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What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is a single sugar unit, while a disaccharide consists of two sugar units.

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What is the role of enzymes in carbohydrate metabolism?

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Enzymes facilitate the breakdown of carbohydrates into simpler sugars.