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Macromolecules and Digestion Reading

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22 questions
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Nearly 99% of the human body is made up of __________ elements
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Which element is NOT does not make up the majority of the human body?

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What are the four main macromolecules?

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Macromolecules are large polymers made up of smaller parts called

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Click on two major functions of proteins

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The monomers of proteins are called

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Amino acids are bonded together to created proteins also known as

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How many different types of amino acids are there?

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The main function of carbohydrates is to

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What is the monomer of carbohdyrates?

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Monosaccharides are __________ that include fructose, sucrose, and glucose
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Energy is stored in the bonds that create monosaccharides and is released during __________
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Monosaccharides are bonded together to create large chains called

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Lipids form membranes in cells and store energy

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The monomer of lipids are

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Examples of lipids are triglycerides and phospholipids

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Nucleic acids contain the instructions for creating __________ within the body
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The monomer of nucleic acids are

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The three parts of a nucleotide are a phosphate, sugar, and base

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The major nucleic acids are

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An __________ is a substance that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
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What enzyme is produced in the stomach and is most effective in a very acidic pH?