Biological Molecules Review

Front

What is the term for combining 2 or more atoms together?

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Molecules

Front

Which chemical elements are found in lipid molecules?

Back

Carbon, hydrogen & oxygen

Front

Which chemical element is only found in proteins?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What type of energy do humans use to run a marathon?

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

Which sugar is broken down during respiration?

Back

Glucose

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To speed up chemical reactions

Front

What are nucleic acids and their primary function?

Back

Molecules that store and transmit genetic information

Front

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.