Macromolecules

Front

What are the molecules that are made ONLY of C, H, and O?

Back

Carbohydrates and lipids.

Front

What does the 'lock and key hypothesis' explain?

Back

The specificity of enzymes to their substrates.

Front

What is any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme called?

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Substrate.

Front

What is the best definition of 'organic' in Biology?

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To contain Carbon and Hydrogen.

Front

What type of molecule is formed from nucleotides?

Back

Nucleic acids.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

Back

Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.