B - 3.1 - Biomolecules & Cell Basics - HS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-3

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What are the four main biomolecules essential for life?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What elements are common to all four biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What is a carbon-based molecule?

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A molecule that contains carbon atoms, such as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

Which biomolecule is primarily used for energy storage?

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Lipids

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What is the study of carbon-containing compounds called?

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Organic Chemistry

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

Which biomolecule is made up of sugar units?

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Carbohydrates

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.