Bio-Organic Review

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What is the primary process through which carbohydrates are produced in nature?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of glycogen in living cells?

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Energy storage.

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What are waxes, oils, and fats classified as?

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Lipids.

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How many fatty acid molecules combine with glycerol to form a lipid?

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Three.

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What distinguishes proteins from carbohydrates and lipids?

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Proteins contain amino groups.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the main role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy.

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What type of bond links amino acids together in proteins?

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Peptide bond.

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What is the structure of a triglyceride?

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One glycerol molecule and three fatty acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions.