05 Biological molecules

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

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What type of biological molecule is characterized by being hydrophobic and includes fats and oils?

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Lipid

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If one side of a DNA molecule is ATTGC, what are the complementary nitrogenous bases on the opposite strand?

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TAACG

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond.

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What is the role of hydrophobic R-groups in protein folding?

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Hydrophobic R-groups tend to cluster together inside the protein structure, away from water, helping to stabilize the protein's three-dimensional shape.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of long hydrocarbon chains or rings, which can be saturated or unsaturated.

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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 function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components.