Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is a monomer?

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A small, basic molecular unit that can join together to form polymers.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits (monomers) linked together.

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up nucleic acids, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity?

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The temperature at which an enzyme functions most efficiently, often around 30°C for many enzymes.

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What suffix do most enzymes have?

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-ase.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The unique sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.