Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for short-term energy storage and as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their main functions?

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Lipids are biomolecules that include fats, oils, and waxes. They are used for long-term energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the main source of energy for cells?

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Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for cells.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What type of biomolecule is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple carbohydrate (sugar) that serves as a primary energy source.

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What are saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats are fats that 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 a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is primarily composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.