Biomolecules Practice

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Fast energy.

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What are the four most common elements found in biomolecules?

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Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen.

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What elements do all biomolecules contain?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen (CHO).

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Which biomolecule is essential for muscle formation?

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Protein.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of biomolecule is DNA?

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Nucleic acid.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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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.