Honors Biology Stem Cells/Enzymes/Biomolecules

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What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells.

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What are all polymers made up of?

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Polymers are made up of monomers.

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What is the site where substrates are brought together in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

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The site is called the active site.

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True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True.

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What does the letter A represent in enzyme-substrate interactions?

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A represents the substrate.

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Define stem cells.

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can develop into different cell types.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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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.

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What is the function of the active site of an enzyme?

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

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What are biomolecules?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.