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What are atoms that vary in the number of neutrons found in their nuclei called?

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Isotopes

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What are proteins made up of?

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Long chains of amino acids.

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What are the primary functions of proteins?

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Structures and enzymes.

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What type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons due to the relative electronegativity of an atom's nucleus?

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Covalent bonds.

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What is a sugar or starch that organisms use for energy?

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Carbohydrate.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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What is the difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.