Biomolecules/Enzymes/Characteristics of Life Review

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What is a characteristic of all living things that involves responding to changes in the environment?

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All living things respond to stimuli and their environment.

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Which biomolecule is primarily composed of sugars and starches?

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Carbohydrates.

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

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Active site.

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What do we call the molecule that is formed as a result of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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Product.

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What is the term for the temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Enzyme-substrate complex.

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What is the process called that involves testing a hypothesis through observation and experimentation?

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Experiment.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino 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 type of biomolecule includes fats and oils?

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Lipids.

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What is the term for the energy required to start a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy.