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Biomolecules and Enzymes

Biomolecules and Enzymes

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a biomolecule?

Back

A biomolecule is a molecule that is produced by living organisms, which includes proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is activation energy?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

Back

A substrate is the specific reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does enzyme specificity mean?

Back

Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors can affect enzyme activity?

Back

Factors that can affect enzyme activity include temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and the presence of inhibitors or activators.

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