2.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells

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What is cellulose?

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Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants.

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What do nucleic acids contain?

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Nucleic acids contain the instructions that cells need to carry out all the functions of life.

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What are proteins made up of?

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Proteins are made up of smaller molecules known as amino acids.

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What does the term 'lipid' refer to?

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Lipid refers to fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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Enzymes are a type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living organism.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they serve as a major energy source for living organisms.

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What role do proteins play in the body?

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Proteins play a crucial role in building and repairing tissues, as well as in the production of enzymes and hormones.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).