Biochemistry Review

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharide

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What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?

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Nucleotide

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What elements are in a protein?

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CHON (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen)

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Which is NOT a job of a Lipid?

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Make up cell walls

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What elements are in a nucleic acid?

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CHONP (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus)

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides linked together.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleotides in nucleic acids?

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They serve as the monomers that make up DNA and RNA.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.