Biomolecules and Enzyme Functions

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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Which two biomolecules are essential for building lean muscle and providing energy?

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Proteins and carbohydrates are essential for building lean muscle and providing energy.

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What biomolecule is made of nucleotides and contains DNA?

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Nucleic acids are made of nucleotides and contain DNA.

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Which biomolecule is a source of long-term energy found in fats, oils, and waxes?

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Lipids are a source of long-term energy found in fats, oils, and waxes.

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What elements are found in proteins?

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Proteins are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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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 is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide a primary source of energy for living organisms.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as a source of long-term energy, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.