What are carbohydrates?
The Chemistry of Life

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Carbohydrates are carbon-based molecules that include sugars and starches, serving as a primary energy source for living organisms.
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What is adhesion in the context of water?
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Adhesion is the property of water that describes its attraction to other substances, allowing it to stick to surfaces.
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What is a nucleotide?
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A nucleotide is the monomer of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
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What are monosaccharides?
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Monosaccharides are simple sugars that have either 5 or 6 carbon atoms, such as glucose and fructose.
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What are the four types of carbon-based molecules in organisms?
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The four types of carbon-based molecules in organisms are nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
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What is the function of lipids?
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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, make up cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.
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What are proteins made of?
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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.
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