Biochemistry Review Honors Bio

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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

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What is a bond created by the sharing of electrons known as?

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A covalent bond.

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Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?

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Carbohydrates.

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Identify the macromolecule that includes cholesterol and triglycerides.

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Lipid.

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How many bonds does carbon typically make?

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Carbon makes 4 bonds.

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What are the main functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy, serve as structural components, and are involved in cell recognition.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar units (monosaccharides and disaccharides), while complex carbohydrates consist of many sugar units (polysaccharides).

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What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

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Lipids primarily function as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and signaling molecules.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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