NC EOC Review: Biochemistry

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Fast energy.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of organic compound?

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Amino Acids.

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What is the building block of a carbohydrate?

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Sugar.

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In addition to carbon, organic compounds tend to also contain the element ___________ as a 'filler molecule.'

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Hydrogen.

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The cell membrane may also be called a ___________ bilayer.

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Phospholipid.

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What are the four main types of organic compounds?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Long-term energy storage and insulation.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino Acids.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate composed of two sugar molecules.