Macromolecules and Their Functions

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What element is found in all organic material?

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Carbon

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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Long term energy storage.

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Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

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Cholesterol

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What are nucleic acids?

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Macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a monomer?

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A small molecule that can join with others to form a polymer.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made of many smaller repeating units.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for?

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Short term energy storage and structural support.

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What are proteins made of?

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Chains of amino acids linked together.

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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To act as catalysts in biochemical reactions.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.