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 are the main types of biomolecules?

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The main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of energy for the body and are also involved in structural functions.

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What are lipids primarily made of?

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Lipids are primarily made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues, and they also play a role in enzyme activity and immune response.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different amino acids that combine in various ways to form proteins.

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What are nucleic acids?

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

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids typically consist of a glycerol backbone and fatty acid tails.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.

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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.