1.1 - Definition
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What is a carbohydrate?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of sugars.
Name a lipid.
💡 Hint: Consider what you might cook with.
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Which biomolecule is primarily used for energy storage in animals?
💡 Hint: Think about the meals you eat.
True or False: Nucleic acids include DNA and RNA.
💡 Hint: Consider what part of the cell they are found in.
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If a person's diet lacks sufficient carbohydrates, what physiological effects might occur?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is stored in the body.
Explain how enzymes can affect biochemical reactions in terms of activation energy.
💡 Hint: Consider how enzymes fit like keys in locks.
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