24/25 Fall Final Review Biomolecules - Cell membrane/boundaries

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What does 'hydrophilic' mean?

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Water loving, associates with water.

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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 function of lipids?

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To store energy and provide insulation.

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What biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

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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 are enzymes?

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Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.