Organic Compounds- Bio B

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What is the function of Nucleic Acids?

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Store genetic information.

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Which of the following is NOT a lipid? (fat, oil, wax, starch)

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Starch.

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What are Waxes, oils, and fats examples of?

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Lipids.

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a carbohydrate? (sugar, bread, butter, pasta)

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Butter.

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

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Proteins.

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Define Carbohydrates.

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio, used for energy and structural purposes.

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What are Lipids?

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Hydrophobic organic molecules, including fats, oils, and waxes, used for energy storage and cell membrane structure.

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What are Proteins made of?

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Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.