Organic Molecules 2

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates primarily function to store energy in the short term.

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What are the building blocks (monomers) of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks (monomers) of nucleic acids.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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The monomer of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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The monomer of proteins is amino acids.

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How do lipids function in cells?

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Lipids function to store long-term energy in cells.

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What are the three main types of organic molecules?

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The three main types of organic molecules are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve various roles including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and facilitating communication.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate that consists of a long chain of monosaccharide units bonded together.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.