Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins transport oxygen and other substances, serve as enzymes, and are structural components of cells.

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

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What is a saccharide?

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A saccharide is a sugar or a carbohydrate, which can be a simple sugar (monosaccharide) or a complex sugar (disaccharide or polysaccharide).

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the monomers 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 are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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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 a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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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.