Biomolecules

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What elements are common to all biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and sometimes Phosphorus and Sulfur.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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As a source of long-term energy and to make up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, e.g., glucose.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate made up of many monosaccharides, e.g., starch and glycogen.

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What are saturated fats?

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Fats that have no double bonds between carbon atoms and are typically solid at room temperature.

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What are unsaturated fats?

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Fats that have one or more double bonds between carbon atoms and are usually liquid at room temperature.