Enzymes and Macromolecules Review

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharide

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What is the site where substrates are brought together in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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Active site.

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What macromolecule is primarily used for energy during the first mile of running?

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Carbohydrates

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Fats, oils, and cholesterol are examples of which macromolecule?

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Lipids

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What term describes the specificity of an enzyme for its substrate?

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Specific.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

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What is the structure that enzymes and substrates form during a reaction?

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Enzyme-substrate complex.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.