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 carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy for the cell and serve as building materials for cell membranes and walls.

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What are lipids and their functions?

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Lipids are biomolecules that act as energy storage, cushion and insulate organs, and form cell membranes.

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What are proteins and their roles in the cell?

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Proteins transport oxygen and other substances, catalyze biochemical reactions, and form part of most organelles.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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The monomer of proteins is an amino acid.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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The monomer of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide.

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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The monomer of nucleic acids is a nucleotide.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in organisms?

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

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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How do enzymes function as proteins?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed.