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What are macromolecules?
What are macromolecules?
- Polymers made out of monomers
- Small organic molecules that make up all living things
- Large organic molecules that make up all living things (correct)
- Complex structures made of sugars and starches
How are most macromolecules structured?
How are most macromolecules structured?
- As sugars and starches
- As larger, more complex structures made of monomers (correct)
- As small, basic sub-units
- As individual fatty acids
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
- Energy storage (short-term) (correct)
- Structure, transport, and signaling
- Energy storage (long-term)
- Insulation, protection, and structure
What is the main function of lipids?
What is the main function of lipids?
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What is the structure of a phospholipid?
What is the structure of a phospholipid?
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How much energy is stored in lipids per gram?
How much energy is stored in lipids per gram?
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What is the main function of proteins?
What is the main function of proteins?
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What is the main function of nucleic acids?
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
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What determines the function of a protein?
What determines the function of a protein?
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What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?
What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?
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Which factor can change the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor can change the rate of a chemical reaction?
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According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
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In which macromolecule are monomers called nucleotides?
In which macromolecule are monomers called nucleotides?
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What type of reaction releases energy?
What type of reaction releases energy?
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What is the role of antibodies in the body?
What is the role of antibodies in the body?
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What is the main function of hormones?
What is the main function of hormones?
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