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What are the monomers that make up proteins and what functions do proteins serve in cells?
What are the monomers that make up proteins and what functions do proteins serve in cells?
Proteins are made up of amino acids and serve functions such as providing cell structure and speeding up chemical reactions.
Identify two examples of carbohydrates and explain their primary function.
Identify two examples of carbohydrates and explain their primary function.
Two examples of carbohydrates are glucose and starch, which primarily provide cells with quick or short-term energy.
What are lipids composed of and what is their role in living organisms?
What are lipids composed of and what is their role in living organisms?
Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol, and they provide long-term energy and make up biological membranes.
Describe the building blocks and one key function of nucleic acids.
Describe the building blocks and one key function of nucleic acids.
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Explain how the functions of monomers differ among the four types of biological macromolecules.
Explain how the functions of monomers differ among the four types of biological macromolecules.
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