Review BIOMOLECULES

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What are nucleic acids and give examples?

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Nucleic acids are biomolecules essential for life, composed of long chains of nucleotides. Examples include DNA and RNA.

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What elements are nucleic acids composed of?

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Nucleic acids are composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), and Phosphorus (P).

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What are lipids and their primary function?

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Lipids are a group of biomolecules that include fats, oils, and waxes. They primarily function as energy storage and structural components of cell membranes.

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What elements are lipids composed of?

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Lipids are composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O), and sometimes Phosphorus (P).

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What are carbohydrates and their main role in the body?

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Carbohydrates are biomolecules made of sugar molecules. Their main role is to provide energy to the body.

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What elements are carbohydrates composed of?

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Carbohydrates are composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O) in a 1:2:1 ratio.

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What are proteins and their functions?

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Proteins are large biomolecules made up of amino acids. They perform a variety of functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What elements are proteins composed of?

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Proteins are composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), and sometimes Sulfur (S).

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Define the term 'amino acid'.

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They contain an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain (R group).

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of three components: a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.