Macromolecules and Enzymes Review.

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What type of macromolecule are DNA and RNA?

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Nucleic Acids

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What does catalyze mean?

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Speed Up

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What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What macromolecule is found in saliva and acts as an enzyme?

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Protein

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions

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What are carbohydrates primarily made of?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Composed of long hydrocarbon chains or rings