Unit 1: Intro to Biochemistry

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What is a biomolecule found in pasta and bread?

Back

Carbohydrate

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Which job do proteins NOT perform in the body?

Back

Insulation

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What macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?

Back

Carbohydrates

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What elements are nucleic acids composed of?

Back

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), and Phosphorus (P)

Front

How do enzymes affect activation energy?

Back

Enzymes decrease activation energy.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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To store energy and form cell membranes.

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What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotide.