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Macromolecules

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Large complex molecules that make up living organisms; they include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats), and nucleic acids.

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