Biomolecules and Genetic Processes

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What are the two biomolecules that consist only of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen (CHO)?

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Lipids and Carbohydrates.

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What biomolecule stores excess energy provided by carbohydrates in the body?

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Lipids.

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What four elements are living things mostly made up of?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen.

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What process describes DNA being transcribed into RNA?

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Transcription.

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What happens after a genetic mutation changes the RNA code in a baby boy who is color blind?

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A change in the amino acid sequence coded for the wrong protein.

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Define biomolecules.

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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They perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What are nucleic acids and their primary function?

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Molecules that store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.