Chemistry of Life

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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Energy storage and supply.

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What polysaccharide do plants use to store glucose?

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Starch.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

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What are the four major classes of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as structural components, enzymes, and signaling molecules.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Information storage and transmission (DNA and RNA).

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What is glycogen and where is it found?

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as energy storage in animals.

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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 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.