Macromolecules & Enzymes

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What are macromolecules?

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Macromolecules are large, complex molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What are lipids and their main functions?

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins perform a variety of functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structure, and facilitating communication.

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What are nucleic acids and their function?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in biological systems.

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What does it mean for an enzyme to have specificity?

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Specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to catalyze a reaction for a specific substrate.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process in which an enzyme loses its functional shape due to factors like temperature or pH changes.

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What is the significance of carbon in organic compounds?

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Carbon is a fundamental element in all organic compounds, forming the backbone of macromolecules.