Biochemistry Review

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What elements are in a protein?

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Proteins are made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen (CHON).

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What elements are in a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What elements are common to all 4 biomolecules?

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The common elements in all four biomolecules are Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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What elements are in a nucleic acid?

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Nucleic acids contain Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus (CHONP).

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Define biomolecules.

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

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids typically have a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head, forming structures like phospholipid bilayers.