Macromolecules and Enzymes

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What are lipids formed from?

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Lipids are formed from monomers called fatty acids.

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What is a prominent function of lipids in animal tissues?

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Lipids function in insulation, helping animals conserve heat.

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What do both lipids and carbohydrates provide for animal cells?

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Both lipids and carbohydrates store energy.

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What is the optimum temperature for enzyme activity?

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The optimum temperature for enzyme activity is typically around 40 Degrees Celsius.

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What can be concluded about enzymes and energy of activation?

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The enzyme lowers the energy of activation for the reaction.

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Define macromolecules.

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

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.