Organic Molecules

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What are the four types of bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.

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What is the most abundant lipid in the human body?

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Triglyceride.

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What are the components of a triglyceride?

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1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids.

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What is a key characteristic of phospholipids?

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They have a hydrophilic (polar) head and two hydrophobic (nonpolar) tails.

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How do lipids compare to carbohydrates in terms of oxygen content?

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Lipids have less oxygen than carbohydrates.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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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 glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group.

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What role do triglycerides play in the body?

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They serve as a major form of energy storage.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

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Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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It allows for the compact storage of genetic information and the ability to replicate.