Flashcards on Biomolecules

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What are biomolecules?

Biomolecules are large molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body.

What is the structure of a lipid?

A lipid is made up of long chains of fatty acids that are bonded to a glycerol molecule.

What is the primary function of proteins?

The primary function of proteins is to carry out structural and metabolic functions in the body.

What is the structure of an amino acid?

An amino acid consists of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain.

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions in the body.

What is the structure of DNA?

DNA consists of two strands of nucleotides that are twisted together to form a double helix structure.

What is the function of RNA?

RNA is responsible for carrying and translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms and are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon atoms and are liquid at room temperature.

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a polysaccharide?

A monosaccharide is a single sugar molecule, while a polysaccharide is a long chain of sugar molecules bonded together.

What is denaturation?

Denaturation is the process by which proteins lose their shape and function due to high temperatures or extreme pH levels.

What is the role of ATP in cellular metabolism?

ATP is the primary energy source for cellular metabolism.

What are the four levels of protein structure?

The four levels of protein structure are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy, but they also play a role in cell structure and cell signaling.

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

DNA has a double helix structure, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule. DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose. DNA contains the bases A, T, C, and G, while RNA contains A, U, C, and G.

What are biomolecules?

Biomolecules are large molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body.

What is the structure of a lipid?

A lipid is made up of long chains of fatty acids that are bonded to a glycerol molecule.

What is the primary function of proteins?

The primary function of proteins is to carry out structural and metabolic functions in the body.

What is the structure of an amino acid?

An amino acid consists of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain.

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions in the body.

What is the structure of DNA?

DNA consists of two strands of nucleotides that are twisted together to form a double helix structure.

What is the function of RNA?

RNA is responsible for carrying and translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms and are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon atoms and are liquid at room temperature.

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a polysaccharide?

A monosaccharide is a single sugar molecule, while a polysaccharide is a long chain of sugar molecules bonded together.

What is denaturation?

Denaturation is the process by which proteins lose their shape and function due to high temperatures or extreme pH levels.

What is the role of ATP in cellular metabolism?

ATP is the primary energy source for cellular metabolism.

What are the four levels of protein structure?

The four levels of protein structure are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy, but they also play a role in cell structure and cell signaling.

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

DNA has a double helix structure, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule. DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose. DNA contains the bases A, T, C, and G, while RNA contains A, U, C, and G.

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