Bio-Organic Review

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Store genetic information.

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What are the three primary bio-organic molecules directly related to nutrition?

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Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What is a characteristic of bio-organic compounds?

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They contain covalent bonds between carbon atoms.

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What connects amino acids together to make proteins?

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Peptide bonds.

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What are the five primary biological macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, ATP, and lipids.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily used for?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix made of nucleotides.

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What is the difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.