Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What happens to enzymes when they are exposed to high temperatures?

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They can become denatured, losing their functional shape.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleotides.

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What is the function of lipids in biological systems?

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To store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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The substance upon which an enzyme acts.

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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

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It is the region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.