Biomolecules

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What are lipids digested into?

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Fatty acids.

Front

Which biomolecule includes sugars and starches?

Back

Carbohydrates.

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What is the process called when monomers combine to form polymers?

Back

Dehydration synthesis.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

What are the three main types of lipids?

Back

Fats, oils, and phospholipids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.

Front

What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

Front

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.