Biomolecules

Front

What is a long chain of amino acids folded into a specific 3D shape?

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Protein

Front

What is formed by the bonding of three fatty acids and a glycerol?

Back

Triglyceride

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What are the bases in RNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G) - represented as 'aguc'.

Front

What type of lipid is used to make certain hormones?

Back

Steroid

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

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.