Unit 1: Macromolecules & Enzymes & Cells

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What is the cell organelle that stores water, food, and waste called?

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Vacuole

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic Acids

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What is the term for the region where a substrate fits into an enzyme?

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Active site

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What is the optimum pH for the enzyme if the graph indicates it is 6.6?

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The optimum (best) pH for the enzyme is 6.6.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions and increase reaction rates.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.