Enzymes + Biomolecules

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What is the region of an enzyme that attaches to a substrate?

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Active site

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What does the letter 'E' represent in enzyme reactions?

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Products

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What is a non-competitive inhibitor?

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A substance that changes the shape of the enzyme so the substrate can't attach or catalyze.

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Which biomolecule is associated with long-term energy storage?

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Lipids

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Genetic information (DNA/RNA)

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What is an enzyme?

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.

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What are substrates?

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The reactants that enzymes act upon.

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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

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The temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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What role do competitive inhibitors play in enzyme activity?

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They compete with the substrate for the active site of the enzyme.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for?

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Short-term energy storage and structural support.