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Macromolecules Flashcards

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

A

Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids

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Which macromolecule is the main component of cell membranes?

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Lipids

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What is the primary function of proteins in living organisms?

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Proteins are involved in various cellular functions such as structure, transport, and enzymatic reactions

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Which macromolecule stores genetic information in cells?

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Nucleic acids

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What is the monomer unit of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the monomer unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates are a major energy source for cells

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Which macromolecule is composed of long chains of fatty acids?

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Lipids

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What type of bond links amino acids together in proteins?

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Peptide bonds

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True or False: Lipids are hydrophobic molecules.

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True

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Which macromolecule is made up of a long chain of sugar molecules?

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Carbohydrates

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What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?

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Lipids serve as energy storage and structural components of cell membranes

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What are the two types of nucleic acids found in cells?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)

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Which macromolecule is the most diverse in terms of structure and function?

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Proteins

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information

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Which macromolecule is insoluble in water?

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Lipids

17
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What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have at least one double bond

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Which macromolecule is the main source of long-term energy storage in animals?

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Lipids

19
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What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar

20
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What is the primary function of enzymes in living organisms?

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Enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions in cells

21
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Which macromolecule is involved in the regulation of gene expression?

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Nucleic acids

22
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in plants?

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Carbohydrates serve as structural components in plants

23
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What are macromolecules

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A very large molecule built up from smaller chemical structures bonded together

24
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What are the four main macromolecules (in living things)

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Carbohydrate
Lipids
Protein
Nucleic acid

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