FLASHCARD - Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What are macromolecules made of?

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Macromolecules are made up of smaller units called monomers.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

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Can enzymes be used multiple times in chemical reactions?

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Yes, enzymes can be used multiple times as they are not consumed in the reaction.

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What are the smaller subunits that lipids can be digested into?

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Lipids can be digested into fatty acids.

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What occurs during a chemical reaction?

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Chemical reactions involve the breaking of bonds in reactants and the making of new bonds in products.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?

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Enzymes act as catalysts that facilitate and regulate metabolic pathways.

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What is activation energy?

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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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How do temperature and pH affect enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity can be affected by temperature and pH, with each enzyme having optimal conditions for activity.