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Does DNA code for the enzymes necessary for the production of lipids and carbohydrates?

Yes, DNA contains the instructions to produce enzymes involved in the synthesis of lipids and carbohydrates. The genes in DNA are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA), which is then translated into proteins, including the enzymes needed for lipid and carbohydrate production.


Which macromolecule is not a polymer?

Lipids are macromolecules that aren't polymers, as their structure does not consist of a repeating chain of monomers. Proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are all macromolecules and polymers.


What macromolecules are found in living things?

The four main macromolecules found in living things are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates are used for energy storage and structure, proteins are involved in various functions within the cell, lipids are important for storing energy and forming cell membranes, and nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.


How do organic polymers contribute to biological diversity?

Organic polymers such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates are essential building blocks in all living organisms. The unique sequences and structures of these polymers give rise to the diversity of biological functions and properties observed in different species. For example, variations in amino acid sequences of proteins contribute to the diversity of enzymes and structural proteins that drive biological processes. Similarly, differences in nucleic acid sequences lead to genetic diversity and enable the adaptation of organisms to different environments.


Carbohydrates lipids and proteins is classified as?

They are the four classes of biological molecules that all contain carbon. Carbohydrates include starches, sugars, cellulose, simple, and complex carbohydrates. Lipids include fats/oils, steroids, and waxes, which are functions too. Proteins include meat, nuts, dairy, eggs, and legumes. Nucleic acids include DNA and RNA, which are the polymers of nucleic acids. Carbohydrates are a major source of food energy and stored energy. Lipids----->

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What group of polymers are contained by all living organisms?

Amino-acid based polymers such as proteins.


Are all polymers man made?

No, not all polymers are man-made. Some polymers can be found in nature, such as proteins, cellulose, and DNA. These natural polymers have unique properties and functions in living organisms.


What do people often mistakenly use for polymoers?

People often mistakenly use the terms "plastic" and "polymers" interchangeably. While all plastics are polymers, not all polymers are plastics. Polymers can also include materials like rubber, proteins, and even DNA.


Does DNA code for the enzymes necessary for the production of lipids and carbohydrates?

Yes, DNA contains the instructions to produce enzymes involved in the synthesis of lipids and carbohydrates. The genes in DNA are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA), which is then translated into proteins, including the enzymes needed for lipid and carbohydrate production.


Polymers of carbohydrates fats and proteins are all synthesized from monomers by which process?

Polymers of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are all synthesized from monomers through the process of dehydration synthesis or condensation reaction. In this process, monomers are joined together by removing a water molecule, which forms a covalent bond between the monomers, resulting in the formation of a polymer.


What element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?

None. They all have carbon and hydrogen in common. Proteins also contain nitrogen, but so do many lipids (for example phosphatidylcholine).


Which macromolecule is not a polymer?

Lipids are macromolecules that aren't polymers, as their structure does not consist of a repeating chain of monomers. Proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are all macromolecules and polymers.


Of nucleic acids carbohydrates proteins and lipids which do cells produce the most of and why?

Cells produce the most proteins because they primarily make up the human body. All our phenotypes (traits) are expressed from DNA by proteins.


Does it take energy to make DNA?

Yes, the assembly of all the biological macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins, complex carbohydrates) requires energy supplied from ATP to power the enzymes that perform the assembly.


Do pecans have carbohydrates?

All nuts have carbohydrates, proteins, and fats--a perfectly balanced meal!


What are examples of protein polymers?

Proteins are examples of protein polymers, which are made up of long chains of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds. Other examples include collagen, myosin, and hemoglobin.


What do proteins carbohydrates lipids ATP and nucleic acids all have in common?

What do proteins carbohydrates lipids ATP and nucleic acids all have in common