Biomolecules

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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Carbohydrates are the body's first source of energy.

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Proteins are to amino acids as carbohydrates are to...

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monosaccharides.

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Which bio-molecule is NEVER broken down by the body for energy?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What does the suffix 'saccharide' mean?

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Sugar.

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What does the prefix 'mono' mean?

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One.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a disaccharide?

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A carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides.