Chemical Compounds

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What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?

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Energy storage.

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Which group of organic compounds is primarily used for energy and structural purposes in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates.

Front

Where does cellular respiration take place in a cell?

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Mitochondria.

Front

What type of bond is formed between phosphate groups in ATP?

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Phosphoanhydride bond.

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Proteins are polymers made up of which building blocks?

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Amino acids.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

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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.

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What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.