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 are the four main types of biomolecules?

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The four main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their main functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids 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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What is a saturated fat?

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A saturated fat is a type of lipid that is solid at room temperature and contains no double bonds between carbon atoms.

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What is an unsaturated fat?

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An unsaturated fat is a type of lipid that is liquid at room temperature and contains one or more double bonds between carbon atoms.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a variable side chain.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides, with complementary base pairing between adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine.