Carbohydrates and Lipids

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What are the main components of a cell membrane?

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Phospholipids are the main components of a cell membrane.

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What is the carbohydrate polysaccharide that makes up the cell walls of plants?

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Cellulose is the carbohydrate polysaccharide that makes up the cell walls of plants.

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What state are saturated fats in at room temperature?

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Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of lipids.

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What do animals store in their liver cells?

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Animals store glycogen in their liver cells.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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The two main types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

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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 role of phospholipids in the cell membrane?

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Phospholipids form a bilayer that acts as a barrier to protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is glycogen and where is it found?

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, primarily found in the liver and muscles.