Biomolecules

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The four most common elements found in biomolecules are __________.

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Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen.

Front

Which biomolecule contains your genetic information?

Back

Nucleic Acids.

Front

Blubber helps insulate a whale from heat loss. Which biomolecule is blubber primarily made of?

Back

Lipids.

Front

Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of _________.

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Lipids.

Front

Which biomolecule would you recommend your friend consume if they are feeling irritable, lightheaded, and dizzy?

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Carbohydrates.

Front

What are the main functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy, store energy, and serve as structural components.

Front

Define proteins and their primary functions in the body.

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Proteins are biomolecules made of amino acids that perform various functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and regulating processes.

Front

What are lipids and their roles in biological systems?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

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What are nucleic acids and their significance?

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

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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.