Biological Macromolecules

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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Amino acid is the monomer of a protein.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide short-term energy.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharide is the monomer of a carbohydrate.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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Define biological macromolecules.

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

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What is the function of lipids in biological systems?

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

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides linked together, serving as energy storage or structural components.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological systems.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.