Lipids and Nucleic Acids

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic acids

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids

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What is the primary role of nucleic acids?

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Carrying our genetic code

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information

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What does a nucleotide represent?

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A building block of nucleic acids

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage and cell membrane structure

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What is the structure of a fatty acid?

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A long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information; RNA is single-stranded and helps in protein synthesis.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic acid)

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What is a triglyceride?

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A type of lipid formed from glycerol and three fatty acids.