Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy for living organisms.

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What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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The two main types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

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What is the role of lipids in biological systems?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

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What are fatty acids?

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Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains that are key components of lipids.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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The monomer of proteins is amino acids.

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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.