Chapter 2 - Biochemistry (Anatomy)

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What is a chemical element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are triglycerides?

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The form in which lipids are stored in adipose (fat) tissue.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate, the principal energy-transferring molecule in the body.

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What is the role of DNA in human cells?

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Contains the genetic code.

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What are monomers?

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The basic building blocks of larger molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is glycogen?

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A polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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Catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are lipids?

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A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats and oils.