Biomolecules

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What elements are common to all four biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes catalyze reactions by decreasing activation energy.

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to?

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Proteins.

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Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA).

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide quick energy.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Long-term energy storage and insulation.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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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 nucleotides in nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids and store genetic information.