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What is polymerization?
What is polymerization?
- The process of breaking down macromolecules into monomers
- The process of joining two or more monomers through a chemical reaction to form a macromolecule (correct)
- The process of separating organic macromolecules into their constituent atoms
- The process of converting inorganic macromolecules into organic macromolecules
Which type of macromolecules are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids examples of?
Which type of macromolecules are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids examples of?
- Organic macromolecules (correct)
- Synthetic macromolecules
- Monomeric macromolecules
- Inorganic macromolecules
What is a condensation reaction?
What is a condensation reaction?
- A reaction where a macromolecule breaks down into monomers
- A process of converting inorganic macromolecules into organic macromolecules
- A process of synthesizing manmade macromolecules
- A reaction where two molecules combine and release a small molecule (correct)
Which type of reaction forms proteins from amino acid monomers?
Which type of reaction forms proteins from amino acid monomers?
What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions in the body?
What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions in the body?
What happens when CO2 combines with H2O in the body?
What happens when CO2 combines with H2O in the body?
Which statement describes the role of proteins correctly?
Which statement describes the role of proteins correctly?
What characteristic of lipids makes them hydrophobic?
What characteristic of lipids makes them hydrophobic?
Which enzyme speeds up the production of carbonic acid to clear CO2 from the blood?
Which enzyme speeds up the production of carbonic acid to clear CO2 from the blood?
What is the main function of steroids when they naturally occur in the body?
What is the main function of steroids when they naturally occur in the body?
Which macromolecule is a storehouse of energy that our bodies evolved to crave?
Which macromolecule is a storehouse of energy that our bodies evolved to crave?
What type of bond holds the carbon atoms in a sheet structure in graphite?
What type of bond holds the carbon atoms in a sheet structure in graphite?
Which macromolecule is made up of nucleotide monomers?
Which macromolecule is made up of nucleotide monomers?
What is the main reason athletes using steroids illegally may experience acne, liver damage, and high blood pressure?
What is the main reason athletes using steroids illegally may experience acne, liver damage, and high blood pressure?
Which macromolecule is known for adding flavor to food and being a source of energy?
Which macromolecule is known for adding flavor to food and being a source of energy?
