6.4 Biomolecules Review Flashcardizz

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What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve various functions including structural support, transporting substances, and speeding up chemical reactions, but they do not store genetic information.

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Which two elements are always found in amino acids?

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Amino acids always contain carbon and nitrogen.

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How many different amino acids are there?

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There are 20 different amino acids.

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What type of macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acids are the macromolecules that store genetic information.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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The basic building block of proteins is the amino acid.

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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 role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What is a lipid and its primary function?

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Lipids are a type of macromolecule that store energy and make up cell membranes.

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Define nucleic acids and their function.

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information, while RNA is single-stranded and plays a role in protein synthesis.