Unit 2, Lesson 1: Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Lipids serve as a major component of cell membranes, store energy, and act as signaling molecules.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy, serve as structural components, and are involved in cell recognition.

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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 unit, such as glucose or fructose.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the monomer of nucleic acids, composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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

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How do enzymes function as proteins?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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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 the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix structure made up of two strands of nucleotides that are complementary to each other.