Biomolecules (Macromolecules)

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What is the key role (function) of carbohydrates?

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Instant energy for cells and body functions.

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Which macromolecule contains C, H, O, and has hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio?

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Carbohydrates.

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Identify the key role of nucleic acids:

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Store and transmit heredity, genetic information.

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How are carbohydrates and lipids similar?

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Both contain C, H, O and give energy.

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What is the key role (function) of a protein?

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Growth, repair, and energy, immune system, enzymes.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, 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 primary function of lipids?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix made of nucleotides.