Biomolecules

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What are lipids composed of?

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Lipids are composed of head-tail structures.

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Hydrophobic means water hating.

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Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and carries genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids are made of nucleotides and carry genetic information.

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What are the tail structures of lipids composed of?

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The tail structures of lipids are composed of hydrogen and carbon.

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What biomolecule is made of amino acids?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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Define biomolecules.

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

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy storage and supply.

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What is the basic unit of proteins?

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The basic unit of proteins is amino acids.

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What role do nucleic acids play in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).