Enzymes and Macromolecules

Front

What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic Acids

Front

What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?

Back

-ase

Front

Which organic compound is the main source of energy for living things?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the term for the region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

Back

Active site

Front

In a chemical reaction, what are the substances called that are produced at the end?

Back

Products

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Proteins

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

Front

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy