Organic Compounds (through Proteins)

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What allows carbon to produce a greater variety of molecules?

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Carbon can form single, double, and triple bonds.

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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

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What are the organic molecules important to living things?

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The organic molecules important to living things are nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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What happens to a protein when it is denatured?

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When a protein is denatured, its shape changes.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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The monomer of carbohydrates is monosaccharides.

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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 primary function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues and play roles in biochemical reactions as enzymes.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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

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What are lipids and their primary function?

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Lipids are organic compounds that are hydrophobic and primarily function as energy storage and structural components of cell membranes.