Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, 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 is glycogen and its role in animals?

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a long-term energy storage molecule in animals.

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What are lipids and their functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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

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Give an example of a carbohydrate.

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Glucose is an example of a carbohydrate.

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What foods are high in carbohydrates?

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Foods high in carbohydrates include bread, potatoes, and pasta.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids typically have a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head, forming structures like phospholipids.

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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.