Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What does the word 'saccharide' mean?

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Sugar.

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Give an example of a lipid.

Back

Steroid.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a monomer: sucrose or fatty acid?

Back

Sucrose.

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What is the area on an enzyme where the substrate attaches called?

Back

Active site.

Front

Which line represents an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

Back

Line 2.

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What are macromolecules?

Back

Large molecules made up of smaller subunits called monomers.

Front

Name the four main types of macromolecules.

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is a monomer?

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A small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form polymers.

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.