Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What biomolecule is primarily responsible for speeding up chemical reactions in the body?

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Enzymes, which are a type of protein, speed up chemical reactions.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are made of monomers called nucleotides.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit, like glucose.

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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 enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.