2023 Fall Final Review (under construction)

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What is one job that proteins do not have in the body?

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Insulation.

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What is the role of an enzyme in a biochemical reaction?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What hormone is released from the pancreas when blood sugar levels are high?

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Insulin.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds.

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What type of organism makes its own food?

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Autotroph.

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What is the function of insulin in the body?

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Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the substance on which an enzyme acts.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the significance of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, making them occur faster.