Biomolecules & Enzyme Regents Review

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What is the role of enzymes in the cell?

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Enzymes control the rate and process of chemical reactions in our body by helping break and form chemical bonds.

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Which group consists entirely of organic molecules?

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Protein, starch, fat.

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Which enzyme shows the greatest change in its rate of action with the least change in pH?

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Enzyme D.

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What are enzymes composed of?

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Enzymes are composed of amino acids.

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At what pH level would enzyme D function best?

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Enzyme D functions best at a pH level of 9.

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Define biomolecules.

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues, enzymes, hormones, and play a role in immune response.

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What are lipids and their primary function?

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Lipids are fats and oils that store energy and make up cell membranes.

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What are carbohydrates and their primary function?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.