Biomolecules Review

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their main function?

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Lipids are fats and oils that store long-term energy and make up cell membranes.

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What role do proteins play in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in transport and signaling.

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What are nucleic acids and their function?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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Give an example of a carbohydrate.

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Examples of carbohydrates include glucose, starch, and cellulose.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

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How do enzymes function?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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.