Honors Biology Unit 1 - Biochemistry

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What are carbohydrates composed of?

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Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

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What is a molecule that contains chains of amino acids?

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A molecule that contains chains of amino acids is called a protein.

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What is true about enzymes?

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Enzymes lower the energy needed to start a reaction.

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What macromolecule is built from nucleotides?

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Nucleic acids are built from nucleotides.

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How many sugar units make up polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are made up of more than two sugar units.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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The primary function of enzymes is to act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form polymers.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Lipids are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.