Macromolecules and enzymes

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What is the process called when changes in pH and temperature cause an enzyme to lose its shape?

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Denaturation

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

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Active site

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What do we call any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme?

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Substrate

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What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?

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Monosaccharides

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Which macromolecule carries hereditary information and instructions for building molecules?

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Nucleic acid

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A non-protein molecule that assists enzymes in catalyzing reactions.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is the difference between a substrate and a product in an enzymatic reaction?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon, while a product is the result of the enzymatic reaction.