Unit 2- Biomolecules and Enzymes Practice

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How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by decreasing the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

Front

What biomolecule is made of nucleotides and contains your DNA?

Back

Nucleic Acid.

Front

Which biomolecule contains pastas and breads?

Back

Carbohydrate.

Front

What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

Back

Substrate.

Front

Which elements are found in proteins?

Back

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen.

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Back

To catalyze biochemical reactions, increasing their rate.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What type of biomolecule are enzymes classified as?

Back

Proteins.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

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As a source of energy.