Biomolecules (macromolecules)

Front

What is a long chain of amino acids called?

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Polypeptide

Front

Which biomolecule is primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol?

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Lipid

Front

What happens to proteins when they are heated to a high temperature?

Back

The shapes of the protein are altered or denatured.

Front

What are the smaller subunits that lipids can be digested into?

Back

Fatty acids

Front

Which protein structure is only found in proteins with more than one polypeptide chain?

Back

Quaternary structure

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acid.

Front

What type of biomolecule is DNA?

Back

Nucleic acid.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.