Organic Molecules

Front

What dictates the function of a protein?

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Shape

Front

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information

Front

DNA and RNA are examples of what type of organic molecule?

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Nucleic acids

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What is a protein?

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A polymer composed of many amino acids.

Front

What are the building blocks 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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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?

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Peptide bond

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the four main types of organic molecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.