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Which statements describe the structure of each type of macromolecule? Check all that apply.

A
The building blocks of carbohydrates are sugars that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B
The building blocks of lipids are molecules that contain mostly carbon and hydrogen.
C
The building blocks of proteins are amino acids made of carbon and nitrogen only.
D
The building blocks of nucleic acids are nucleotides made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous.
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Which statements describe the function of each type of macromolecule? Check all that apply.

A
Carbohydrates provide energy, store energy, and surround and protect cells.
B
Lipids store energy, provide support, regulate cell functions, and insulate the body.
C
Proteins play a role in transport, enable movement, provide structure and support, and help make chemical reactions happen.
D
Nucleic acids carry genetic information, determine the structure of proteins, and help build proteins.

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