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Structure, Function, and Information Processing

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Structure, Function, and Information Processing: The Chemistry of Life

Macromolecules

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Macromolecules

Macromolecules are large molecules that living things need to survive.They include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These molecules play key roles in energy storage, building structures, and carrying genetic information. Scientists study macromolecules to unders...

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Macromolecules are large molecules composed of organic compounds. There are four types of macromolecules.

First, we have proteins made of tiny building blocks called amino acids. These amino acids link together in various combinations to form thousands of unique proteins.

They build muscle mass, help speed up biochemical reactions, a...

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