Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Lipids serve as a source of long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for short-term energy storage and as structural components in cells.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a type of protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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Give an example of a lipid.

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Examples of lipids include fats, oils, and waxes.

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What foods are high in carbohydrates?

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Foods high in carbohydrates include bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice.

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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 is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins function in the body as enzymes, hormones, and structural components of cells.