Biomolecules

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What are monomers?

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Monomers are small, basic molecular units that can join together to form larger molecules called polymers.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction where two molecules are joined together by removing a water molecule, forming a polymer.

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What is hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that breaks down polymers into monomers by adding water.

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What are polymers?

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Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What biomolecule is primarily used for energy storage in living organisms?

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Lipids are primarily used for energy storage in living organisms.

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What is the main function of proteins?

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Proteins serve various functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and facilitating transport.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are biomolecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are primarily used for energy.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates consist of one or two sugar units (monosaccharides and disaccharides), while complex carbohydrates consist of long chains of sugar units (polysaccharides).

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What are nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids are biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information; examples include DNA and RNA.

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What is the role of enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.