Biomolecules and Cell Structure

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What are the basic structural and functional units of all organisms?

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Cells

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What are the building blocks of life?

Back

Biomolecules

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Name the major classes of biomolecules.

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What are carbohydrates composed of?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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They provide energy and serve as structural components.

Front

Give examples of carbohydrates.

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Glucose, sucrose, starch.

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What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What functions do proteins perform?

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Catalysis, transport, and structural support.

Front

Give examples of proteins.

Back

Enzymes, hemoglobin.

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What are lipids?

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Hydrophobic molecules including fats, oils, and phospholipids.