Organic Compounds in Cells

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What does DNA contain?

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Instructions for cell functions.

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What happens to most chemical reactions within cells without water?

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They would stop.

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What are most compounds that contain carbon called?

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Organic compounds.

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What are proteins made of?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen.

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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Atom.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

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To provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for in cells?

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Energy storage and cell membrane structure.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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To speed up the reactions.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic compounds?

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Organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic compounds do not.