Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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Which biomolecule is the main source of quick energy?

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Carbohydrate.

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What is the term for the property of an enzyme that allows it to only bind to one specific substrate?

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Specificity.

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What are lipids made up of?

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Glycerol and fatty acid tails.

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To which biomolecule do enzymes belong?

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Protein.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide quick energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme loses its shape and functionality due to extreme conditions.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleotides.