Biochemistry Review B6

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Monomer for carbohydrates?

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Glucose is the monomer for carbohydrates.

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What are enzymes?

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

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What provides quick energy and controls heredity?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy; nucleic acids control heredity.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes are responsible for speeding up reactions.

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6 (contains 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms).

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.