Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids

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What is the process by which amino acids are linked together to form proteins?

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Condensation.

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What type of fats tend to be liquids at room temperature?

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Unsaturated fats.

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What are the monomers for proteins?

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Amino acids.

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How many different amino acids are there?

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20.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are enzymes?

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Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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They store and transmit genetic information.

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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.

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What is polymerization?

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The process of linking monomers together to form polymers.