Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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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 serve as energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is a triglyceride?

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A triglyceride is a type of lipid made up of glycerol and three fatty acids.

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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 enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are monosaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix structure made up of nucleotides, which include a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.