Biochemistry

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What is the function of the heart?

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To pump blood around the body.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are compounds made of subunits called nucleotides.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces.

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What are some functions of lipids?

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Storing energy and cell membrane structure.

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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Amino Acid.

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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 primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy for the body.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made of nucleotides.

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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.