Unit 2 Biomolecules Review

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What is the polysaccharide used by animals to store glucose?

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Glycogen is the polysaccharide used by animals to store glucose.

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What is the monomer for a nucleic acid?

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The monomer for a nucleic acid is a nucleotide.

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to?

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Enzymes belong to the protein category of biomolecules.

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What are the three main types of biomolecules?

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The three main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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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.