Organic Molecules Flashcard Review

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are made of nucleotides.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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Which type of molecule is primarily used for long-term energy storage?

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Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage.

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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

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The active site is the region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is a molecule upon which an enzyme acts.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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What types of molecules are fats, oils, and waxes classified as?

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Fats, oils, and waxes are classified as lipids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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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.