OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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molecules are to macromolecules as amino acids are to ____
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lipids
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nucleic acids
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proteins
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carbohydrates
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins are a class of macromolecules that can perform a diverse range of functions for the cell. They help in metabolism by providing structural support and by acting as enzymes, carriers or as hormones. The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids are found as long polymers. Due to their polymeric nature and large size, they are known as macromolecules.
Detailed explanation-3: -The macromolecules made of amino acids are: (a) proteins. Proteins are folded polypeptides that are composed of amino acid monomers covalently linked together by peptide bonds.
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