Carbohydrates and Lipids

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What elements are common to all four biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What are the four biological molecules?

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Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What are monomers?

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Monomers are the basic building blocks of polymers.

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What are examples of lipids?

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Fats, oils, waxes.

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What type of carbohydrate is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate made up of long chains of monosaccharide units.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar units, while complex carbohydrates consist of three or more sugar units.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is a saturated fat?

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A saturated fat is a type of fat that has no double bonds between carbon atoms.