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What is a monounsaturated fat?

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A type of fat that has one double bond in its fatty acid chain, typically found in olive oil and avocados.

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What is the lock and key model of enzyme activity?

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A model that explains how enzymes and substrates fit together perfectly, like a key fits into a lock.

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What molecule encodes genetic information in organisms?

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Nucleic acid, which includes DNA and RNA.

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What is a lipid?

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A group of biomolecules that are hydrophobic, including fats, oils, and steroids.

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to high temperatures?

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They denature, meaning they lose their functional shape and can no longer catalyze reactions.

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What are the main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in immune response and transport.

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What is the role of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are saturated fats?

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Fats that have no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature, found in animal fats.

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What are polyunsaturated fats?

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Fats that have multiple double bonds in their fatty acid chains, usually liquid at room temperature, found in fish and nuts.