Organic Molecules

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic molecules that include sugars (like glucose) and starches, which provide energy to living organisms.

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What do nucleic acids do?

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Nucleic acids store genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.

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Which compound is different: Wax, Saturated Fat, Phospholipid, or Polysaccharide?

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Polysaccharide is different because it is a type of carbohydrate, while the others are types of lipids.

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What are lipids made of?

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Lipids are made of glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A disaccharide is a carbohydrate formed by two sugar molecules bonded together.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, like glucose.

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What are proteins?

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Proteins are organic molecules made of amino acids that perform various functions in the body, including building tissues.

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What is the role of enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid is a type of lipid that makes up cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids and a phosphate group.