Biochemistry Review

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What are the four main biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What elements are common to all four biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What elements are found in proteins?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (CHON)

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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They store and transmit genetic information.

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What type of biomolecule is an enzyme?

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Protein

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What are lipids primarily made of?

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Carbon and Hydrogen.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA stores genetic information; RNA helps in protein synthesis.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, such as glucose.