Biomolecules Unit Test Review

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What happens to a reaction when it is below the optimal temperature?

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The reaction will slow down.

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What is the building block of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides.

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

Back

Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What do we call the building blocks of biomolecules?

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Monomers.

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What is the process called when a protein unfolds and stops functioning?

Back

Denaturation.

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What can cause denaturation of proteins?

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Factors such as temperature increase or pH changes.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins.