Biochemistry- macromolecules

What is the function of carbohydrates?

• quick energy
• store energy
• insulation
• pass info from parents to offspring

What is the function of lipids?

• quick energy
• store energy and insulation
• structure and support
• pass info from parents to offspring

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• quick energy
• store energy and insulation
• structure and support
• pass info from parents to offspring

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

• monosaccharides
• amino acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• monosaccharides
• amino acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

• monosaccharides
• amino acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

What are examples of carbohydrates?

• DNA and RNA
• glucose and starch
• fats and oil
• muscles and hair

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What are examples of nucleic acids?

• DNA and RNA
• glucose and starch
• fats and oil
• muscles and hair

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What are examples of lipids?

• DNA and RNA
• glucose and starch
• fats and oil
• muscles and hair

What are some foods that have a lot of carbohydrates?

• pasta, rice, bread, potatoes
• fried chicken
• meat and fish
• cheese and yogurt