Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their main functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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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 are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the structure of a typical amino acid?

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A typical amino acid has a central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.

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What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides that serve as energy storage (e.g., starch) or structural components (e.g., cellulose).