Biochemistry

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What are the three parts that make up a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made up of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base.

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What general class of organic substances do vegetable oils belong to?

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Vegetable oils, such as corn oil, belong to the class of lipids.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids are called nucleotides.

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Which biomolecule is incorrectly paired with its monomer: Lipid and Glycerol, Nucleic Acid and Nucleotide, Carbohydrate and Fatty Acid, Protein and Amino Acid?

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The incorrect pair is Carbohydrate and Fatty Acid.

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Define lipids and give an example.

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Lipids are a class of organic compounds that are insoluble in water. An example is triglycerides found in fats and oils.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleotides in the body?

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Nucleotides serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and play roles in energy transfer (ATP).

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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.