Biomolecules and Enzyme Test Review

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What is a key characteristic of carbon in biomolecules?

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Carbon atoms can bond with many other kinds of atoms to form very stable molecules.

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At what pH range is an enzyme most effective?

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Between 8 and 10.

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Why are nucleic acids and proteins referred to as polymers?

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They contain many small, repeating subunits bonded together.

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How many different amino acids are commonly found in proteins?

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20.

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What does the optimum temperature of an enzyme refer to?

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The temperature at which the enzyme works best.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature up to a certain point, after which it decreases.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic acid).

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts upon.