Biomolecules and Their Functions

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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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 the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide a key source of energy.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of long chains of monosaccharides.

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What biomolecule is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues?

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Proteins.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Storing energy and forming cell membranes.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are fatty acids?

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Building blocks of lipids, consisting of long hydrocarbon chains.

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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.