Biomolecules Flashcard Review

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What are the four main elements that make up proteins?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

Back

Long-term energy storage and insulation.

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What roles do proteins play in the body?

Back

Building muscle, transporting materials, catalyzing reactions, and performing most cellular work.

Front

What element must all organic molecules contain?

Back

Carbon.

Front

What are carbohydrates commonly referred to as?

Back

Sugars.

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What are the three main types of biomolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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What type of biomolecule is glucose?

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A carbohydrate.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up reactions.

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What are saturated fats and how do they differ from unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.