Macromolecules

What are the four types of macromolecules mentioned in the video?

• Sugars, fats, oils, proteins

• Vitamins, minerals, water, fiber

• Nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates

• DNA, RNA, enzymes, hormones

What is the process called when water is removed to form a bond between two amino acids?

• Oxidation

• Condensation reaction

• Dehydration synthesis

• Hydrolysis

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

Which type of lipid is known for having a polar and nonpolar region, making it amphipathic?

• Saturated fats

• Phospholipids

• Cholesterol

• Triglycerides

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Act as enzymes

• Build cell membranes

• Store energy

• Provide genetic information