Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form larger molecules called polymers.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating structural units (monomers) connected by covalent bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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The four main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy to the body.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins.

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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 elements are found in proteins?

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Proteins are primarily made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.