Lesson 2.3: Chemical Compounds in Cells

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What is a carbohydrate?

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An energy-rich organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, such as sugar or starch.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.

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What are proteins made of?

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Large organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.

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What group do carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids belong to?

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They are part of organic compounds.

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What are nucleic acids made up of?

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Nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides.

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Define lipids.

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Lipids are organic compounds that are insoluble in water and include fats, oils, and waxes.

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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.

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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 role of proteins in cells?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in cell signaling and immune responses.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the monomers that make up proteins.