Carbohydrates
The primary purpose of carbohydrates in the body is to provide this
Energy
The process of copying DNA into a strand of RNA
transcription
Lipids are described as this term because they do not mix with water
hydrophobic
This is the base found in RNA but not in DNA
uracil
Digestion of most starches begins in this part of the body
Mouth
The location in the cell where protein translation occurs
ribosome/cytoplasm
This is the primary function of triglycerides in the body
long-term energy storage
This nucleic acid is typically single-stranded
RNA
Besides providing energy, this is a key function of carbohydrates that helps protect muscles
preserving muscle
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
enzymes
The type of fat formed when liquid oils are solidified through the addition of hydrogen.
trans fat
These are the complementary base pairs for A and C
T and G