Biochemistry- Carbohydrates and Lipids

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What type of bond joins the monomers of a lipid?

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The monomers of a lipid are joined by ester bonds.

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What are simple sugars also known as?

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Simple sugars are also known as monosaccharides.

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What does lipid hydrolysis produce under basic conditions?

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Lipid hydrolysis under basic conditions produces glycerol and fatty acids.

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How many sugar units make up polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are made up of three or more sugar units.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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The two main types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

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What is the structure of a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide typically has a single sugar unit with a general formula of (CH2O)n, where n is usually 3 to 7.

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What is a common example of a disaccharide?

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A common example of a disaccharide is sucrose, which is made of glucose and fructose.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Lipids are primarily composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and a small amount of oxygen (O).