Proteins & Nucleic Acids

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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The monomer of nucleic acids is nucleotides.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store genetic information.

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Which elements are found in nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P).

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What macromolecule is responsible for catalyzing biochemical reactions?

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Proteins are responsible for catalyzing biochemical reactions.

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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 proteins in the body?

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Proteins play various roles including structural support, transport, enzymes, and immune response.

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How do nucleotides link together?

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Nucleotides link together through phosphodiester bonds to form nucleic acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information, while RNA is single-stranded and plays a role in protein synthesis.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.