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 main types of biomolecules?

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The 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 monosaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.

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What are disaccharides?

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Disaccharides are carbohydrates formed by the combination of two monosaccharides, such as sucrose (glucose + fructose).

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of long chains of monosaccharide units, such as starch and glycogen.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the suffix commonly found in carbohydrate names?

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The suffix commonly found in carbohydrate names is -ose.