Biochemistry

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What is cellulose?

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Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that forms the structural component of plant cell walls.

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids are the monomers of proteins.

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Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

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Substrates bind at the active site of an enzyme.

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Which statement about enzymes is NOT true?

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Enzymes are lipids.

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What are some functions of lipids?

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Lipids are involved in storing energy and forming cell membrane structures.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they serve as a primary energy source.

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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 an amino acid?

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An amino acid consists of a central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.

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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 nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.