Semester Exam Review

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Examples include triglycerides, phospholipids, and saturated fats.

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What are the examples of lipids?

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Triglycerides, phospholipids, saturated fats.

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Which group of elements is known as the 'Noble Gases'?

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Group 18.

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What are the three main parts of a nucleotide?

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The three main parts of a nucleotide are the sugar, the phosphate group, and the nitrogen base.

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How many periods are there in the periodic table?

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There are 7 periods in the periodic table.

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How many groups are there in the periodic table?

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There are 18 groups in the periodic table.

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What element is in Group 2 and Period 4?

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Calcium.

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What is a triglyceride?

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A triglyceride is a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule.

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What is a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid is a type of lipid that is a major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone.

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What is the significance of nitrogen in nucleotides?

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Nitrogen is a key component of the nitrogenous base in nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.