Origins & Macro

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What was early earth like?

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Very hot, little to no oxygen, toxic gases.

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What is the function of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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Which type of biomolecule is nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are one of the four main types of biomolecules, essential for storing and transmitting genetic information.

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If the Miller-Urey experiment had formed monosaccharides, what macromolecule would have eventually formed?

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Carbohydrates.

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Since the Miller-Urey experiment formed amino acids, what macromolecule could have eventually formed?

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Proteins.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates serve as a primary energy source and structural components.

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What are enzymes made of?

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Enzymes are primarily made of proteins.

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What is the significance of the Miller-Urey experiment?

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It demonstrated that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic precursors under conditions thought to resemble those of early Earth.

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What are lipids and their functions?

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Lipids are a group of biomolecules that include fats, oils, and steroids, primarily serving as energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.