Biomolecules and Their Classifications

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What does 'bio' mean?

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Life

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What are biomolecules?

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Molecules produced by living organisms, including large macromolecules such as proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for?

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They are the primary energy source.

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What elements do carbohydrates contain?

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Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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What are the three classifications of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The building blocks of carbohydrates; simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose.

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Give examples of monosaccharides.

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Glucose (blood sugar), Fructose (fruit sugar), Galactose (found in milk).

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What are disaccharides?

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Double sugars formed by two monosaccharides.

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Give examples of disaccharides.

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Maltose (glucose + glucose), Lactose (glucose + galactose), Sucrose (glucose + fructose).