Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What is the part of the enzyme that the substrate bonds to?

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Active site

Front

Which biomolecule helps form body structures like muscles?

Back

Protein

Front

What does the letter A represent in enzyme-substrate interactions?

Back

Substrate

Front

Which biomolecule includes sugars, cellulose, and starch?

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Carbohydrates

Front

What is the monomer of a protein called?

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An amino acid

Front

What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.

Front

What type of biomolecule is an enzyme?

Back

Protein

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

Front

What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.