Chemistry of Life: Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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Nucleic acids

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What is the monomer of a protein called?

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An amino acid

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Why can a chemical reaction occur on an enzyme?

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The shape of the substrate allows for an almost perfect fit into the active site of the enzyme.

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It loses its shape.

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What do enzymes do?

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Build things up or break them down.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The reactant that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the role of the active site of an enzyme?

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To bind the substrate and catalyze the reaction.