HB Lipids and Nucleic Acids

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What are polymers made up of?

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Polymers are made up of monomers.

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What type of fat has a single bond between carbon and hydrogen chains and is solid at room temperature?

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Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and have single bonds between carbon and hydrogen.

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Which elements are found in nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) - CHONP.

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What holds the two strands of a DNA double helix together?

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The two strands of a DNA double helix are held together by hydrogen bonds.

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What are the characteristics of the tails of a phospholipid?

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The tails of a phospholipid are hydrophobic and nonpolar.

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Define lipids.

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, including fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.

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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.

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What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?

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Cholesterol helps to stabilize cell membranes and maintain their fluidity.