Biomolecules Honors

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What is another name for a protein?

Back

Polypeptide

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What is glycogen used for?

Back

Energy storage in animals

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What is the final 3D structure of a protein called?

Back

Tertiary structure

Front

What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon?

Back

Substrate

Front

What is the primary structure of a protein?

Back

Linear sequence of amino acids

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy.

Front

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a polysaccharide?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, while polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units.

Front

What is the function of lipids in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

Front

What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharide