Unit 2 Review: Biochemistry

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What do enzymes do to activation energy?

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Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.

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What are organic compounds that include enzymes and antibodies?

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Proteins are organic compounds that include enzymes and antibodies.

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

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Substrate is the term for the molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is the long-lasting energy stored in plants that turns dark purple in the presence of iodine?

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Starch is the long-lasting energy stored in plants that turns dark purple in the presence of iodine.

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What type of organic compound is held together by peptide bonds?

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Proteins are organic compounds that are held together by peptide bonds.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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The primary function of enzymes is to speed up biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What type of organic compound is primarily used for energy storage in animals?

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Glycogen is the type of organic compound primarily used for energy storage in animals.

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What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?

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Cellulose is the main structural component of plant cell walls.

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What are lipids primarily used for in living organisms?

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Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage and making up cell membranes.