Biomolecules and Enzymes REG 2022

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Which elements are present in nucleic acid?

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CHONP (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus)

Front

The pH at which an enzyme is most efficient is called the _________ pH of an enzyme.

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Optimum pH

Front

Which biomolecule is found in pasta and bread?

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Carbohydrate

Front

Proteins are composed of what smaller subunits?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

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The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denatured).

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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The process where an enzyme's structure is altered, affecting its function.

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What are carbohydrates primarily made of?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.