Flashcard 1 - Biomolecules and Enzymes

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What is the main function of lipids?

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Long term energy storage (ATP)

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What do enzymes act on to speed up a reaction?

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Substrates

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What is the term for the site where an enzyme binds to its substrate?

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Activation Site

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Are carbohydrates water-soluble?

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TRUE

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

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Substrate

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Short term energy storage and structural support

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.

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What are the three main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

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What is the process called when an enzyme loses its shape and function?

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Denaturation