Macromolecule Test Review

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharide (glucose)

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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Amino acids

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What process occurs when water is added to break up a polymer?

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Hydrolysis

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What do carnivores eat, and what type of macromolecule is it?

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Carnivores eat meat, which is a protein.

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What is another name for a protein that speeds up chemical reactions?

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Enzyme

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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 serve as structural components.

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What are lipids primarily made of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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A process that joins monomers to form polymers by removing water.