DNA Structure and Enzyme Function

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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Where is DNA located in a cell?

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Nucleus

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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They decrease the activation energy required.

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What is the optimum pH of the enzyme based on the provided graph?

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6.6

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How do non-competitive inhibitors affect enzyme activity?

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They change the shape of the enzyme.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?

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They catalyze reactions, speeding up the process.