Biomolecules

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Fast energy.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Energy storage.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Store information for cells.

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What molecule is important to living things but contains no carbon?

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Water.

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What is homeostasis?

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Keeping something at an ideal position/setting.

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What are biomolecules?

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Large molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids.

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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.