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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in organisms?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in organisms?
- To regulate body temperature
- To provide structure to cells
- To synthesize proteins
- To store energy from the sun (correct)
What is the result of the breakdown of carbohydrates?
What is the result of the breakdown of carbohydrates?
- Nucleotide synthesis
- Protein synthesis
- Energy release (correct)
- Lipid formation
What is the molecular formula of carbohydrates?
What is the molecular formula of carbohydrates?
- (CH2O)n (correct)
- (C.H2O)n^2
- (CH2O)2
- (C.H2O)2
What are glycolipids composed of?
What are glycolipids composed of?
What is the role of carbohydrates in the synthesis of other biomolecules?
What is the role of carbohydrates in the synthesis of other biomolecules?
What is the name 'carbohydrate' derived from?
What is the name 'carbohydrate' derived from?
Which elements constitute more than 99% of the atoms in the human body?
Which elements constitute more than 99% of the atoms in the human body?
What is the primary reason for the strength of covalent bonds in biomolecules?
What is the primary reason for the strength of covalent bonds in biomolecules?
Which element is able to form four covalent bonds in biomolecules?
Which element is able to form four covalent bonds in biomolecules?
What is the primary role of phosphorus and sulfur in biomolecules?
What is the primary role of phosphorus and sulfur in biomolecules?
What is the basis of the biomolecular hierarchy?
What is the basis of the biomolecular hierarchy?
Why is carbon a crucial element in biomolecules?
Why is carbon a crucial element in biomolecules?
What is the shape of the alpha carbon in an amino acid?
What is the shape of the alpha carbon in an amino acid?
What is the term for the side chain that gives each amino acid its unique identity?
What is the term for the side chain that gives each amino acid its unique identity?
Why are amino acids considered neutral molecules?
Why are amino acids considered neutral molecules?
What is the term for the non-identical mirror image isomers of amino acids?
What is the term for the non-identical mirror image isomers of amino acids?
What is the characteristic of molecules with a chiral center?
What is the characteristic of molecules with a chiral center?
What is the term for the non-amino acid part of a conjugated protein?
What is the term for the non-amino acid part of a conjugated protein?
What type of biomolecule contains lipids?
What type of biomolecule contains lipids?
What is the main function of fats and oils in many organisms?
What is the main function of fats and oils in many organisms?
What determines the physical properties of fatty acids?
What determines the physical properties of fatty acids?
What is the characteristic of the hydrocarbon chain in some fatty acids?
What is the characteristic of the hydrocarbon chain in some fatty acids?
What is the typical range of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain of fatty acids?
What is the typical range of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain of fatty acids?
Why are fatty acids poorly soluble in water?
Why are fatty acids poorly soluble in water?
What type of linkage exists between fatty acids and glycerol in triacylglycerols?
What type of linkage exists between fatty acids and glycerol in triacylglycerols?
What is the main function of triacylglycerols in the body?
What is the main function of triacylglycerols in the body?
What are the two basic kinds of nucleic acids?
What are the two basic kinds of nucleic acids?
What is liberated in equal amounts during complete hydrolysis of nucleic acids?
What is liberated in equal amounts during complete hydrolysis of nucleic acids?
What are the derivatives of in the bases of nucleotides and nucleic acids?
What are the derivatives of in the bases of nucleotides and nucleic acids?
What are the common naturally occurring pyrimidines?
What are the common naturally occurring pyrimidines?
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Carbohydrate Function
Carbohydrate Function
Primary function of carbohydrates is energy storage from the sun.
Carbohydrate Breakdown
Carbohydrate Breakdown
Breaking down carbohydrates releases energy.
Carbohydrate Formula
Carbohydrate Formula
The molecular formula of carbohydrates is (CH2O)n.
Glycolipids Composition
Glycolipids Composition
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Carbohydrate Role in Biosynthesis
Carbohydrate Role in Biosynthesis
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'Carbohydrate' Origin
'Carbohydrate' Origin
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Major Body Elements
Major Body Elements
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Covalent Bond Strength
Covalent Bond Strength
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Carbon's Bonding Capacity
Carbon's Bonding Capacity
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Phosphorus/Sulfur Biomolecular Role
Phosphorus/Sulfur Biomolecular Role
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Biomolecular Hierarchy Basis
Biomolecular Hierarchy Basis
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Carbon's Role in Biomolecules
Carbon's Role in Biomolecules
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Amino Acid Alpha Carbon Shape
Amino Acid Alpha Carbon Shape
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Amino Acid R-Group
Amino Acid R-Group
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Amino Acid Charge Neutrality
Amino Acid Charge Neutrality
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Amino Acid Enantiomers
Amino Acid Enantiomers
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Chiral Center Characteristic
Chiral Center Characteristic
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Prosthetic Group Definition
Prosthetic Group Definition
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Biomolecule Containing Lipids
Biomolecule Containing Lipids
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Fats/Oils' Main Function
Fats/Oils' Main Function
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Fatty Acid Physical Properties
Fatty Acid Physical Properties
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Fatty Acid Chain Characteristic
Fatty Acid Chain Characteristic
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Fatty Acid Carbon Range
Fatty Acid Carbon Range
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Fatty Acid Water Solubility
Fatty Acid Water Solubility
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Triacylglycerol Linkage
Triacylglycerol Linkage
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Triacylglycerol Function
Triacylglycerol Function
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Nucleic Acid Types
Nucleic Acid Types
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Hydrolysis Product
Hydrolysis Product
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Nucleotide Base Derivatives
Nucleotide Base Derivatives
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Common Pyrimidines
Common Pyrimidines
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