Biochemistry

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What is an electron?

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A small negatively charged particle found orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

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What are glucose, starch, and cellulose examples of?

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Carbohydrates.

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What elements make up carbohydrates?

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C, H, O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen).

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What is a protein?

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An organic compound made of amino acids.

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What is an isotope?

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Elements that occur in nature that have the same atomic number but different mass because they contain a different number of neutrons.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily composed of?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Biomacromolecules that store and transmit genetic information, such as DNA and RNA.