Fall Final Review 2024

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What is the monomer for proteins?

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Amino acid

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

Back

Protein

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What is metabolism in living organisms?

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Metabolism is like a car engine running, involving all chemical reactions that maintain life.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are fatty acids not generally soluble in water.

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Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?

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Lipid

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To serve as enzymes, hormones, and structural components.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transfer genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions in the body.