Biomolecules (macromolecules)

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide.

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What process breaks down polymers into monomers?

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Hydrolysis.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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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 are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.