The Chemistry of Life

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What is the role of water when salt is dissolved in it?

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Water is the solvent.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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Which element is considered the building block of life?

Back

Carbon.

Front

What is the smallest unit of matter that cannot be broken down by chemical means?

Back

Atom.

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Which molecule provides quick energy for the cells?

Back

Carbohydrates.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules essential for life?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and cell membrane structure.

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What is the function of proteins in biological systems?

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

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What are nucleic acids and what is their primary function?

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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) store and transmit genetic information.