Unit 3 EOC Review Most Missed

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas secretes enzymes like trypsin that help break down proteins in the digestive process.

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What happens to the enzyme trypsin after it digests a protein?

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The trypsin molecule is not chemically altered by the reaction and may be used again.

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How do carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules combine with other elements?

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They can form bonds with other atoms, allowing them to combine into larger molecules.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acid.

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What does 'total fats' measure on nutrition facts?

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Total fats measure the amount of lipids in the food.

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What macromolecule group do insulin, hemoglobin, and enzymes belong to?

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Proteins.

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Define enzyme.

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as a source of energy and are important for cell membrane structure.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.