Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues, act as enzymes to speed up chemical reactions, and play roles in immune response.

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

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The monomers of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, such as glucose and fructose.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids are responsible for energy storage, insulation, and forming cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are made of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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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.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy, serve as structural components, and are involved in cell recognition.

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What are enzymes and what role do they play?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix structure made of two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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The four main types of biomolecules are proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.