Macromolecules and enzymes

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This macromolecule carries hereditary information and instructions for building molecules

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nucleic acid

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Which of the following statements is true about catalysts (enzymes)?
1. Catalysts slow down the rate of chemical reactions.
2. Enzymes help regulate pH.
3. Catalysts are used up during a chemical reaction.
4. Catalysts lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

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Catalysts lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

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An enzyme and substrate can be compared to: lock and key, a faucet, a door hinge, light switch.

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lock and key

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes? Options: Protein, Carbohydrate, Lipid, Nucleic Acid

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Protein

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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speed up reactions

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Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site. What is this called?

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specific

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Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate

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After the enzyme and substrate bind together and perform the reaction, what does the substrate become?

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a product

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Letter D...

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enzyme

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Letter B...

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substrate