Ch. 4 Test Flashcardizz

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

Back

Nucleic Acids

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What are the three most common elements found in biomolecules?

Back

Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen

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What do disaccharides and polysaccharides have in common?

Back

They are carbohydrates made of simple sugars.

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What are fatty acids made up of?

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A chain of hydrocarbons and a carboxylic acid on the end.

Front

Which group of organic compounds contains fatty acids?

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

Back

They are the main source of energy.

Front

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

Back

A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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They store energy and make up cell membranes.